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 5245209 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19800683 epoch_slot_no: 187883 block_no: 5245032 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 628 time: 2021-01-23 01:56:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f73ddeb458cdb029295a1883c8a2934b7d146772cb78aad94408fb6b7aa7fbBlock Operator
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