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 5259702 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20092679 epoch_slot_no: 47879 block_no: 5259525 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 2615 time: 2021-01-26 11:02:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53353e308d1503a16f1885361655d08614b1a222c25849b76744f5e1419b9073Block Operator
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