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 5275345 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20406085 epoch_slot_no: 361285 block_no: 5275168 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 1995 time: 2021-01-30 02:06:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61e58bece7e2970687dbdc79f0304874cb6438b77e24027407f6a4118dd04fa4Block Operator
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