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 5253436 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19965754 epoch_slot_no: 352954 block_no: 5253259 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 3328 time: 2021-01-24 23:47:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1606e8c6956f8642cf786000b93482f6fba1c3d83e7899b8b1407a2e62da2eBlock Operator
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