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 5249837 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19893706 epoch_slot_no: 280906 block_no: 5249660 slot_leader_id: 5151352 size: 339 time: 2021-01-24 03:46:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0dd29096ff7d868a280c2fe2eb7820a45289036ce9c19130d56b3e942f15aaBlock Operator
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