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 5263915 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20177675 epoch_slot_no: 132875 block_no: 5263738 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 4325 time: 2021-01-27 10:39:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bd141966128f14f1cea2deec91bf1b672955cf227b825a231fb00811b3c98eBlock Operator
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