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 5278349 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20466278 epoch_slot_no: 421478 block_no: 5278172 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 1112 time: 2021-01-30 18:49:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a97ae0013ad9759e121c5e321ca0feddff27caf397c19f6200d5fc11bb1d424Block Operator
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