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 5279458 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20489994 epoch_slot_no: 13194 block_no: 5279281 slot_leader_id: 4581588 size: 1735 time: 2021-01-31 01:24:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x690a489f71493117ec55fc9d9b6db257e5b8ad7d96098a496e9adbc0c2e78ec1Block Operator
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