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 5278717 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20473410 epoch_slot_no: 428610 block_no: 5278540 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 1256 time: 2021-01-30 20:48:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2389a7f308c8c7ed374765aa96c95b94a30703efa0be364000b3e9cd7c73828dBlock Operator
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