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 5258689 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20071391 epoch_slot_no: 26591 block_no: 5258512 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 743 time: 2021-01-26 05:08:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdf0ede9be7237ed06d49b3be67038c3b08708ac55f00d21ae8c195a870cded3Block Operator
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