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 5279061 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20481139 epoch_slot_no: 4339 block_no: 5278884 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 2710 time: 2021-01-30 22:57:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b3223ebfb9ac1a1f0ff92304e45e6fac6e81a1a16e8abb9a91049a95fffefaBlock Operator
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