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 5257998 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20057454 epoch_slot_no: 12654 block_no: 5257821 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2745 time: 2021-01-26 01:15:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a6717e94a7a465973ed96d31e11805b21be1d9dda8d8f8a8e0448808ddf125Block Operator
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