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 5239453 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19685790 epoch_slot_no: 72990 block_no: 5239276 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 4347 time: 2021-01-21 18:01:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8594aa08de5a1565dc01851b652940ec1efe1121931cb7cb1e5262d9c1504a5Block Operator
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