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 5270533 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20309641 epoch_slot_no: 264841 block_no: 5270356 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 6166 time: 2021-01-28 23:18:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31f40cb5abbc639592cf4ac26e039871d96750b80aaa5684bb82c94b7bc8ddd5Block Operator
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