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 5271510 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20329451 epoch_slot_no: 284651 block_no: 5271333 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1652 time: 2021-01-29 04:49:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc48d018678b56b0e728671079554ccb39613509c7caced81767ac409dc4ede06Block Operator
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