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 5276420 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20427841 epoch_slot_no: 383041 block_no: 5276243 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 1122 time: 2021-01-30 08:08:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ff56e7fe671fcd94e5755a7074a123229a438d763befd88be4b2a48ee909d3Block Operator
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