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 5279058 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 20481109 epoch_slot_no: 4309 block_no: 5278881 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 6621 time: 2021-01-30 22:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a68a120caab833a9ec4866f307d2535e02f3bff21dab193a437c47f36cdecd1Block Operator
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