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 5247004 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19837140 epoch_slot_no: 224340 block_no: 5246827 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 7256 time: 2021-01-23 12:03:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x255d63c72a3698e18a44e87b4370d3296cc02c2653dda1184382d67ff12f1367Block Operator
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