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 5239536 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19687498 epoch_slot_no: 74698 block_no: 5239359 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 4451 time: 2021-01-21 18:29:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80d8ee7a87f262d52077e6a5c6a2ce5c9f28fcfbbbc3e59e31455e63112839aBlock Operator
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