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 5277930 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20457637 epoch_slot_no: 412837 block_no: 5277753 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 4282 time: 2021-01-30 16:25:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76aaeab675deb00dff67df4620f86f214839ab5a5abd814cd3b6beebeea76a77Block Operator
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