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 5238883 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19674087 epoch_slot_no: 61287 block_no: 5238706 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 1140 time: 2021-01-21 14:46:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe654da30420085df1450e116c3d6f5acfea5a45135c3c9d94d6dc062de95a61bBlock Operator
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