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 5257017 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20037266 epoch_slot_no: 424466 block_no: 5256840 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 8212 time: 2021-01-25 19:39:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1cb2ee29e5610bfca1bdc357d55e9278bc2b064e34a892dd297ee51a7211135Block Operator
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