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 5246264 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19822359 epoch_slot_no: 209559 block_no: 5246087 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 1804 time: 2021-01-23 07:57:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdae32b3df7810bea94672496ef6f246c2ff4e8b343d0c7e0942886d5f7de108Block Operator
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