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 5248675 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19870831 epoch_slot_no: 258031 block_no: 5248498 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 1069 time: 2021-01-23 21:25:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4df64ea01fbc6fbfb840459062b2a1c537af1fbd29c7e1e3cf16a129b415835Block Operator
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