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 5266690 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20233105 epoch_slot_no: 188305 block_no: 5266513 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 8578 time: 2021-01-28 02:03:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532005d4b4e6178de7e62ac30166e7ac4f2180f44ff280f2256f307040794c0cBlock Operator
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