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 5261929 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20139067 epoch_slot_no: 94267 block_no: 5261752 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 2199 time: 2021-01-26 23:55:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8900b5a972eb171c82a77ea22628a3dc7f0051e200ea27e52e78bc07db6ea25Block Operator
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