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 5266642 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20232108 epoch_slot_no: 187308 block_no: 5266465 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 244 time: 2021-01-28 01:46:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1f8b59dc3689aea9b1858afe1c5f9f7fdf21a1224bb995bb02baa2cc57a327Block Operator
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