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 5244300 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19782415 epoch_slot_no: 169615 block_no: 5244123 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 1165 time: 2021-01-22 20:51:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58f753af8be45426b68b4014ea128b056ec5ac2bcaf1ab7783080f42760582d4Block Operator
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