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 5278607 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20471275 epoch_slot_no: 426475 block_no: 5278430 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 3025 time: 2021-01-30 20:12:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2069d6d9454c8321c942051f09058eff0c61d446c66735cc63adde750f952149Block Operator
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