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 5264506 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 20189716 epoch_slot_no: 144916 block_no: 5264329 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 10789 time: 2021-01-27 14:00:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812fb0a267f6bec62e6e52024691b470d67ac7b82be5d43a8eb84a8ec9fbb9dbBlock Operator
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