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 5244004 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19776698 epoch_slot_no: 163898 block_no: 5243827 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 4595 time: 2021-01-22 19:16:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14987da27392495d8b9891e51ea5a8bd091806b482729d7e215a6cebab445ed3Block Operator
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