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 5255520 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20007083 epoch_slot_no: 394283 block_no: 5255343 slot_leader_id: 4859415 size: 7046 time: 2021-01-25 11:16:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de8b916dbc3f45153b769dbd27b04f13dcad493215d2e2febfc93999e486170Block Operator
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