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 5265187 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20202914 epoch_slot_no: 158114 block_no: 5265010 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 682 time: 2021-01-27 17:40:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d9205f7155659cb8d01d008f64bdbf0da5a6480d5254e5c797c556c6bb948fBlock Operator
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