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 5266076 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20220989 epoch_slot_no: 176189 block_no: 5265899 slot_leader_id: 4581043 size: 4383 time: 2021-01-27 22:41:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f8c93caebb4d43100e2b2bf4bc34f6a6195f3afa06892a64c0e934b2c5f744eBlock Operator
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