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 5238208 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19660280 epoch_slot_no: 47480 block_no: 5238031 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 4477 time: 2021-01-21 10:56:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02807b08a7db1ef6e0fb8a8766a63c5342b40e273223fac5319ad7c0da278ad0Block Operator
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