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 5268847 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20276646 epoch_slot_no: 231846 block_no: 5268670 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 6312 time: 2021-01-28 14:08:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf008e1f8cd978eef9fb88cd5c24bd98fa3a252d12b8f4bb171932d5436863a9cBlock Operator
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