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 5261679 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20133843 epoch_slot_no: 89043 block_no: 5261502 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 6041 time: 2021-01-26 22:28:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6b5dbc7dd724b6a3dcb9b61b63bb39352089fc8e132a09cc28681d0d11e08aBlock Operator
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