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 5248115 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19859422 epoch_slot_no: 246622 block_no: 5247938 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 4982 time: 2021-01-23 18:15:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8624c92db0d19bb68795d437545fd18a62b81b963be5eba5c3ed55b490886eeeBlock Operator
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