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 5266504 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20229220 epoch_slot_no: 184420 block_no: 5266327 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 5575 time: 2021-01-28 00:58:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b26fb184abd9b5e1938d6a8105d43256f8b3b1292245d5449fabb596f2ff58Block Operator
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