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 5278599 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 20471094 epoch_slot_no: 426294 block_no: 5278422 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 4655 time: 2021-01-30 20:09:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e10154ffc120857b8e16cb691e1fdb0cf5c7ba785d6244959911de7062eb018Block Operator
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