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 5238999 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19676487 epoch_slot_no: 63687 block_no: 5238822 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 3029 time: 2021-01-21 15:26:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2374343412aa713d1ea182280049ff7c9045fe18e15f3706e0fa640f33ef639fBlock Operator
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