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 5245366 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19804004 epoch_slot_no: 191204 block_no: 5245189 slot_leader_id: 5086876 size: 1556 time: 2021-01-23 02:51:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ced217b4f14a341072a24e6aa67150a05c1daf604b6a4db9c3e19b72b32fe0Block Operator
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