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 5244977 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19796005 epoch_slot_no: 183205 block_no: 5244800 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 8718 time: 2021-01-23 00:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3764b149442cd5b57eafdf9ab1bcceefd000d7610ad1a6feaee32e490adad31Block Operator
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