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 5245248 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19801433 epoch_slot_no: 188633 block_no: 5245071 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 2419 time: 2021-01-23 02:08:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c108f5ccb5da91e11b250c28c0887d34685070a2ca987bb1764c0676348ee27Block Operator
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