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 5270289 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20305018 epoch_slot_no: 260218 block_no: 5270112 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 997 time: 2021-01-28 22:01:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa347250c8217a1b8e75b71bab7fa70bb176a11e32f2720a6fdd47566f8cfe7e8Block Operator
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