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 5246755 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19831762 epoch_slot_no: 218962 block_no: 5246578 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 1615 time: 2021-01-23 10:34:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b26a584ddb5d84f8b20b5140580388889dd9ffae65f57184c133caf16aeb49Block Operator
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