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 5279531 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 20491538 epoch_slot_no: 14738 block_no: 5279354 slot_leader_id: 5151482 size: 8010 time: 2021-01-31 01:50:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51450f7ce8dc8f5f4591fb710364835a2e530dff010b4742f5f3aa7f4836839eBlock Operator
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