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 5242256 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19742295 epoch_slot_no: 129495 block_no: 5242079 slot_leader_id: 4570839 size: 1961 time: 2021-01-22 09:43:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x547dd4b86f968f867862f7f9bd2398abf8b466f89ca9d5f4c2b2b0fed5eea07aBlock Operator
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