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 5258485 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20066977 epoch_slot_no: 22177 block_no: 5258308 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 2210 time: 2021-01-26 03:54:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x926f8515fd4e0f423af6457b4b887c20761370bdec8da0d14b24bad436139f34Block Operator
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