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 5279242 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20485182 epoch_slot_no: 8382 block_no: 5279065 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 1168 time: 2021-01-31 00:04:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1c534c781ff21c0b808ab765dbe681fb10e1c8b1749a170d47a1b422d4bc378Block Operator
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