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 5265188 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20202943 epoch_slot_no: 158143 block_no: 5265011 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 2859 time: 2021-01-27 17:40:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98eb7d2b4c8e06f57ffc431c1a72e2b88f019f1ea9ee8c86cf7f8196c600c2a1Block Operator
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