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 5267788 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20255184 epoch_slot_no: 210384 block_no: 5267611 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 4429 time: 2021-01-28 08:11:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4877247d1767e9104d3c1fd95bd0f8d982ef51d9fdf62b32ab497c56411f13e3Block Operator
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