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 5248942 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19876084 epoch_slot_no: 263284 block_no: 5248765 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 2020 time: 2021-01-23 22:52:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aa0efb16d1be9aa486995e221e3f7985e483499908ab0bfcdf4df68ffef9182Block Operator
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