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 5274359 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20386291 epoch_slot_no: 341491 block_no: 5274182 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 1939 time: 2021-01-29 20:36:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba75b633f215a381409c42c3e2d641d4f8e5923aeebef130481b5dc8903257eaBlock Operator
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