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 5240727 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19711649 epoch_slot_no: 98849 block_no: 5240550 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 10590 time: 2021-01-22 01:12:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc4fa2c2b9abcd7f9dbd93228f8e10a192b7c7569fa3872a25747cd8b258ef8Block Operator
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