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 5245183 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19800156 epoch_slot_no: 187356 block_no: 5245006 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 5635 time: 2021-01-23 01:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef6b09e664fd298e48c0f7a76f83538501b26c2bb91897bafcb9ee8260268b1Block Operator
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