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 5279014 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20480078 epoch_slot_no: 3278 block_no: 5278837 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 2606 time: 2021-01-30 22:39:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f9ffee3b190a960a7315fc707c169e5276a22d98b4adf89ae15f1ac57b805eBlock Operator
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