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 5247710 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19850638 epoch_slot_no: 237838 block_no: 5247533 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 4164 time: 2021-01-23 15:48:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc3eb5a72f962f9237772888d8394bef5c6ffc4a2c64da02760c1806e0d50d5Block Operator
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