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 5258897 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20076043 epoch_slot_no: 31243 block_no: 5258720 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 670 time: 2021-01-26 06:25:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf387fad036789a83a929e9cee73c203e5451f71af68637c0554d7fad6eb4508cBlock Operator
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