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 5278291 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20465162 epoch_slot_no: 420362 block_no: 5278114 slot_leader_id: 5003307 size: 5272 time: 2021-01-30 18:30:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85b6b9217774bc82d368b92e4557492dbbfe429ff93f8e6d20904861797c17ccBlock Operator
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