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 5244349 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19783415 epoch_slot_no: 170615 block_no: 5244172 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 2952 time: 2021-01-22 21:08:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67560b23b20a269a83fa6f3ad6cf780ae34c46ca9fedcf701d1b492580022a6Block Operator
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