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 5251661 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19929547 epoch_slot_no: 316747 block_no: 5251484 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 3582 time: 2021-01-24 13:43:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77327a3763cd3076acb65b9ad82925041930f9e359ef24b8c84358054c65df6dBlock Operator
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