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 5275855 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20416170 epoch_slot_no: 371370 block_no: 5275678 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 535 time: 2021-01-30 04:54:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa43f727d082fb8cf16ca5e192d238a51a287fee64c662c0ce3e9a89b11f960e3Block Operator
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