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 5277321 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20445583 epoch_slot_no: 400783 block_no: 5277144 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 719 time: 2021-01-30 13:04:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab692cdf73eae4e5d85e6f048ce3d276286ed2d2c4146920bf064f56ed841dbaBlock Operator
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