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 5257886 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20055178 epoch_slot_no: 10378 block_no: 5257709 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 1648 time: 2021-01-26 00:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8464f6c6da54106d5a1a1a06a34e86c5280f9ae3910a08a46902da745aae3abBlock Operator
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