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 5265808 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20215359 epoch_slot_no: 170559 block_no: 5265631 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 5621 time: 2021-01-27 21:07:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97623cfde09f33d8edbe08f3188786ace5dce3a57858ef0d541044f25c2353cdBlock Operator
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