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 5268159 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20262545 epoch_slot_no: 217745 block_no: 5267982 slot_leader_id: 4610901 size: 3830 time: 2021-01-28 10:13:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb045796ca4db27a2ecf37f586e51ae99a9defe7eb1537bb6bdf873437ab7ee20Block Operator
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