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 5271661 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20332399 epoch_slot_no: 287599 block_no: 5271484 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 1799 time: 2021-01-29 05:38:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8b67179934c995559b556df2d0782cce503d01cf8f5bd48da3e679b7f619a29Block Operator
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