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 5268288 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20265328 epoch_slot_no: 220528 block_no: 5268111 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 959 time: 2021-01-28 11:00:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd98ef849ec396c22da5e41ae05912c3eef9fd54b09c822193dca1c3740554629Block Operator
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