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 5259102 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20079994 epoch_slot_no: 35194 block_no: 5258925 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 2491 time: 2021-01-26 07:31:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a33c7877ed7306f998a20a71e7f1b011330f561baba202d387833ed9c98505eBlock Operator
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