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 5264554 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20190613 epoch_slot_no: 145813 block_no: 5264377 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 3165 time: 2021-01-27 14:15:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bac1e74d55bb12600ba5e5f8c4385902b5a231c612ad02e4f95c24602de6027Block Operator
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