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 5266709 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20233459 epoch_slot_no: 188659 block_no: 5266532 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 3344 time: 2021-01-28 02:09:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78ce78cfef8415e73524ee8c1c9288eaaef1e3e0b685149e5c3ce033d9b3a33Block Operator
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