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 5268659 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20272863 epoch_slot_no: 228063 block_no: 5268482 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 5095 time: 2021-01-28 13:05:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee70f10af6bcfba6ba714c4b1c978c9466926e4ebfc24bda54e926e0f2b47c66Block Operator
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