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 5239691 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 19690718 epoch_slot_no: 77918 block_no: 5239514 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 9915 time: 2021-01-21 19:23:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0f562576f33d2c539284954afbab9ddd498fe71b8f7dddec142832c1286f8eBlock Operator
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