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 5269776 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20295155 epoch_slot_no: 250355 block_no: 5269599 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 8351 time: 2021-01-28 19:17:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8f8a029871fe8d7f4ac82cc752941b8d1957f053ea9acf5774358b012e64d58Block Operator
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