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 5266416 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20227179 epoch_slot_no: 182379 block_no: 5266239 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 1197 time: 2021-01-28 00:24:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fbeb29edafdb1a13c22924c9695573bd5f601855c2d6656766a2972d7e76ccBlock Operator
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