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 5274539 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20390156 epoch_slot_no: 345356 block_no: 5274362 slot_leader_id: 5085811 size: 2090 time: 2021-01-29 21:40:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5aa74a8caf6ad0e138d5f3b7fb33b7e3187bd13ff0dc471c47a94103ba53c62Block Operator
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