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 5277357 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20446172 epoch_slot_no: 401372 block_no: 5277180 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 1387 time: 2021-01-30 13:14:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae6bcbf8b1fefe7d3aa4c4206d4ea101d6a67e114fcc5671cf4d52faf78e23d8Block Operator
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