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 5258595 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20069170 epoch_slot_no: 24370 block_no: 5258418 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 5569 time: 2021-01-26 04:31:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705d5aa253441e270be2b2bdb7a6c8270a3a9d8548309333af8d78b386174554Block Operator
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