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 5245120 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19798847 epoch_slot_no: 186047 block_no: 5244943 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 2076 time: 2021-01-23 01:25:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43c47888ac48540bf442a0c18a00204a0f885e9ceda261c6b365f47ae07a836Block Operator
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