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 5278360 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20466486 epoch_slot_no: 421686 block_no: 5278183 slot_leader_id: 5227588 size: 6721 time: 2021-01-30 18:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe81c1088a42ca0ac4e249cc1826df0d100630480bfc7ba03cf6bc3d9aceb63c6Block Operator
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