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 5259079 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20079589 epoch_slot_no: 34789 block_no: 5258902 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 1117 time: 2021-01-26 07:24:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7afa77738fa6eaf1939b4917f93aed6aeca9e6da94f9d124a27de7b65f94dfBlock Operator
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