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 5248552 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19868694 epoch_slot_no: 255894 block_no: 5248375 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 414 time: 2021-01-23 20:49:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0358a65df866e9026961c80e962597cac4ba29c3cc7793197a3004e9a8d3e59Block Operator
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