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 5248241 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19861973 epoch_slot_no: 249173 block_no: 5248064 slot_leader_id: 4938728 size: 1499 time: 2021-01-23 18:57:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b697fa83c07be6f0dc26c06860622698a79a9647d23393c124e936988eb0bcBlock Operator
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