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 5261247 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20124345 epoch_slot_no: 79545 block_no: 5261070 slot_leader_id: 5093025 size: 705 time: 2021-01-26 19:50:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9ee89f9be6722eea266424d9d91d0b1eed3466e83e38b4578b1665116974f7Block Operator
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