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 5277916 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20457358 epoch_slot_no: 412558 block_no: 5277739 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 9554 time: 2021-01-30 16:20:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f89acdc64b8b1a2120b5942c8f60734283de278b3aef1e96446b0ae1a29aeeBlock Operator
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