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 5239165 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19680048 epoch_slot_no: 67248 block_no: 5238988 slot_leader_id: 4567030 size: 2004 time: 2021-01-21 16:25:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c3b37c2a27e58b755d8ad6e8c2c2633ebcbed52fc6c873d4b3f2a5696adbd2Block Operator
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