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 5256304 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20023154 epoch_slot_no: 410354 block_no: 5256127 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 6549 time: 2021-01-25 15:44:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c08685ea1f3908e393c8357477ab13e96266ab4f6617f8674abcce5e960ff9bBlock Operator
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