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 5254243 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19981784 epoch_slot_no: 368984 block_no: 5254066 slot_leader_id: 5086735 size: 316 time: 2021-01-25 04:14:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc37fccc9dadc988435b678e9b5e4123a039b7afb20bef09b6504b10725c5b9c4Block Operator
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