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 5253337 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19963506 epoch_slot_no: 350706 block_no: 5253160 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 11860 time: 2021-01-24 23:09:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb1d6c28e4868f80d67e7a8bd3a7b643df2bb76d10c19aa51ea0e979406ce2bBlock Operator
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