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 5260304 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20105005 epoch_slot_no: 60205 block_no: 5260127 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 8043 time: 2021-01-26 14:28:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0cb593c48560833627d8a3f59102e04e298562e73843de245f856d598fcf489Block Operator
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