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 5250887 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19914916 epoch_slot_no: 302116 block_no: 5250710 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 2882 time: 2021-01-24 09:40:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c5e1bd8b67614eab2c8eb54d074e0fdd1c8ea8ea4954f10498dbd7b96e65feBlock Operator
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