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 5259428 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20087025 epoch_slot_no: 42225 block_no: 5259251 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 5799 time: 2021-01-26 09:28:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed75fdadf61cf413763af17c288adf9970ca1b72f09716099d55032545ce8b27Block Operator
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