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 5261870 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20137849 epoch_slot_no: 93049 block_no: 5261693 slot_leader_id: 5054966 size: 2108 time: 2021-01-26 23:35:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637777dd0a2cda34a3aaa38d9e7f8713f4fadbd5a96fb175ebaa2fc00472f4fbBlock Operator
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