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 5269850 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20296602 epoch_slot_no: 251802 block_no: 5269673 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 5587 time: 2021-01-28 19:41:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8faaf13691a41c2d4825901514850fa1f34f9c6ed23aea20a9c096245dfb1d28Block Operator
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