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 5264993 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20199005 epoch_slot_no: 154205 block_no: 5264816 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 2773 time: 2021-01-27 16:34:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3ddff12a2a4e5866eef0288383ef80f38729d2174bdc6221c5f67a085fd7208Block Operator
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