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 5267057 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20240541 epoch_slot_no: 195741 block_no: 5266880 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 1976 time: 2021-01-28 04:07:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e04eab087a0a1ec2300afba07a08d93fc76bc5336fcc2ff5521b9f6e994ec2dBlock Operator
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