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 5254159 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19980219 epoch_slot_no: 367419 block_no: 5253982 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 2558 time: 2021-01-25 03:48:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0ae13a3f36c8bff4e5796842e807fec6028391717f09186524f1e1d298520eBlock Operator
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