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 5278340 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20466102 epoch_slot_no: 421302 block_no: 5278163 slot_leader_id: 5151038 size: 9759 time: 2021-01-30 18:46:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bae06c2e3050f0381799af9b45c0f1c9039235f320781fad73e5a14c0a42f5aBlock Operator
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