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 5273721 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20373564 epoch_slot_no: 328764 block_no: 5273544 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 3943 time: 2021-01-29 17:04:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x034ee71e7710bbe9e534f2fba465aa34e7fd6575921bce8591d27d4a576e3097Block Operator
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