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 5259650 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20091382 epoch_slot_no: 46582 block_no: 5259473 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 3724 time: 2021-01-26 10:41:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5586bf1226cc4812cd868dc40905d4e7f3d841d7432d2f12e9470cc103b52616Block Operator
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