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 5278247 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20464239 epoch_slot_no: 419439 block_no: 5278070 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 8222 time: 2021-01-30 18:15:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aa029a562e4ea547115c4f54d587872c10f776c76d43750814df0dbbfbcf7a1Block Operator
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