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 5277727 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20453972 epoch_slot_no: 409172 block_no: 5277550 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 334 time: 2021-01-30 15:24:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e18d4a173bab6d65112384c68f84159310e752b93617ea1978dfa5906de399aBlock Operator
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