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 5237902 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19654290 epoch_slot_no: 41490 block_no: 5237725 slot_leader_id: 4799897 size: 3338 time: 2021-01-21 09:16:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f5b0be2362893402d998882a4b85c9950bf647ebeb44006ebbcdb16eaf11cabBlock Operator
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