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 5257405 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 20045168 epoch_slot_no: 368 block_no: 5257228 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 15764 time: 2021-01-25 21:50:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0054acb659b16e9444b943df1a755b9268c7fd78074b31a0a85ae14bd0b977Block Operator
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