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 5237891 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19653990 epoch_slot_no: 41190 block_no: 5237714 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 7127 time: 2021-01-21 09:11:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da1609cf8ada87f87ca8b6669c015d50e3d45a6d1095176c4f215d1b99c70c9Block Operator
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