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 5261570 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20131360 epoch_slot_no: 86560 block_no: 5261393 slot_leader_id: 5151352 size: 1286 time: 2021-01-26 21:47:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236d90e5d2de5bce2a1bba00eddc9acc252099acc6f0210c35fed7a7ce95433eBlock Operator
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