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 5253402 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19964924 epoch_slot_no: 352124 block_no: 5253225 slot_leader_id: 4938685 size: 2814 time: 2021-01-24 23:33:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb467e129f8e13aaa0c426b45a7778dd10d3f7100f4dcef16affab6ed26d9cd41Block Operator
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