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 5246245 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19822013 epoch_slot_no: 209213 block_no: 5246068 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 10753 time: 2021-01-23 07:51:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337b315c1439bb09ea8bda99b6675d4c48230438cdb3575cfa8d98689400d72dBlock Operator
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