A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5237804 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19652220 epoch_slot_no: 39420 block_no: 5237627 slot_leader_id: 5087245 size: 317 time: 2021-01-21 08:41:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa272f6f04536f5a68a6e992dedcc05b734206a65d8c2bb51d781ef51a7138abBlock Operator
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