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 5278511 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20469117 epoch_slot_no: 424317 block_no: 5278334 slot_leader_id: 5150684 size: 636 time: 2021-01-30 19:36:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9dfa7d45cc9435c73fdf7d655aa1003d3d24e2c63aab449c4655429f4649daBlock Operator
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