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 5238473 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19665577 epoch_slot_no: 52777 block_no: 5238296 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 522 time: 2021-01-21 12:24:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d8192b9494e49523f04692d89b47b03fe515a6ec741b9f1f96c4aa923a94fc6Block Operator
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