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 5276028 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20419851 epoch_slot_no: 375051 block_no: 5275851 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 1600 time: 2021-01-30 05:55:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e8ebabe8f8b73f17f289613aec94f1def8a8dd3f1a9eab9a232501db8f86e8Block Operator
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