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 5255910 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20014988 epoch_slot_no: 402188 block_no: 5255733 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 5103 time: 2021-01-25 13:27:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8464fd5fae37dd0daeceaccea5051cd18dbbc7f0fca8fbfce998be2f86371cBlock Operator
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