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 5247662 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 19849870 epoch_slot_no: 237070 block_no: 5247485 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 10016 time: 2021-01-23 15:36:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec33367c0b1899dfe1bde6f0eb28e498b7afd98c6cbd271777cdcd9b7bc4e2eBlock Operator
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