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 5254365 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19984334 epoch_slot_no: 371534 block_no: 5254188 slot_leader_id: 4938703 size: 5962 time: 2021-01-25 04:57:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568ebec874e0639fb563ff9ae29bc6aff42e4b515dfd376a2d6e995e6a4b8cabBlock Operator
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