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 5276338 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20426444 epoch_slot_no: 381644 block_no: 5276161 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 608 time: 2021-01-30 07:45:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc92bfeee2b2c4e83a35638a444596a924478c5f0e284e0fb747971a132a3e83Block Operator
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