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 5244958 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19795427 epoch_slot_no: 182627 block_no: 5244781 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 3653 time: 2021-01-23 00:28:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d0bc07f5365a54c3829585eea0f9e271c4dc655d39b8a729b8378a837fb1c3Block Operator
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