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 5263770 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20175083 epoch_slot_no: 130283 block_no: 5263593 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 3407 time: 2021-01-27 09:56:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc75908b564ff3049f4017d22d8f1a568d1f93ef252b7f9e32ddd2f50079b4660Block Operator
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