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 5257024 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20037363 epoch_slot_no: 424563 block_no: 5256847 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1101 time: 2021-01-25 19:40:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e5c1ac2d64dfda823e3f5f571b8737634cd67e7f41d52a862fc32299de61c4dBlock Operator
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