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 5264264 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20184722 epoch_slot_no: 139922 block_no: 5264087 slot_leader_id: 4962252 size: 4293 time: 2021-01-27 12:36:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x066d6de419b5d9412ae7900da1e6770750ff13d478f3fbf16d883c6077e227acBlock Operator
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