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 5274232 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20383539 epoch_slot_no: 338739 block_no: 5274055 slot_leader_id: 5086977 size: 8544 time: 2021-01-29 19:50:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4806199579e13e67c7c0d581475ff7a66d3bf31d01ae7318affbe0846387badBlock Operator
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