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 5238586 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19667838 epoch_slot_no: 55038 block_no: 5238409 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 4960 time: 2021-01-21 13:02:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305b0f13a499a626b5e4e96831dd97929cda61cc1aa5345394d374dc9c9e7b1fBlock Operator
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