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 5272123 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20342322 epoch_slot_no: 297522 block_no: 5271946 slot_leader_id: 5087787 size: 7300 time: 2021-01-29 08:23:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf64db9f6ced8027d464678209e0a204cce3e4deb0fe5e5487c415a156ca87b1bBlock Operator
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