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 5266610 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20231555 epoch_slot_no: 186755 block_no: 5266433 slot_leader_id: 5037723 size: 4601 time: 2021-01-28 01:37:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8581240ed520b39936ced6c0a41e034da19c7c556c0009933d1f2cf17214164eBlock Operator
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