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 5261492 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20129948 epoch_slot_no: 85148 block_no: 5261315 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 3073 time: 2021-01-26 21:23:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b7f2570575694fab62d09204516182b441e965eccff082be11c7a2c2a51892Block Operator
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