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 5271242 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20324152 epoch_slot_no: 279352 block_no: 5271065 slot_leader_id: 5216880 size: 3155 time: 2021-01-29 03:20:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8065c04c6994c6e89464d169d48396f2624a1e693b3b928fc790ae976ba26159Block Operator
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