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 5259041 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20078894 epoch_slot_no: 34094 block_no: 5258864 slot_leader_id: 4843414 size: 785 time: 2021-01-26 07:13:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7844a0e9fbf16666b97897a69a718fb38f919c058d523e087cf08a5d5cb16baBlock Operator
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