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 5247029 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19837634 epoch_slot_no: 224834 block_no: 5246852 slot_leader_id: 4938839 size: 2116 time: 2021-01-23 12:12:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0b9e26397a27065f27ae0b6160c1f37fff1469955686cbd43aa33eef1dc533Block Operator
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