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 5246322 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19823412 epoch_slot_no: 210612 block_no: 5246145 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 4814 time: 2021-01-23 08:15:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f982a5fa6c7da70a07a9a3cf32f05929053b9bb14a640e8e4edbb605a1ef1c9Block Operator
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