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 5259985 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20098540 epoch_slot_no: 53740 block_no: 5259808 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 379 time: 2021-01-26 12:40:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aa85b09c5a1f7ba725915ce808b4fcae67b5d43fc740c4cb8b8b2c246953008Block Operator
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