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 5279563 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 20492122 epoch_slot_no: 15322 block_no: 5279386 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 12664 time: 2021-01-31 02:00:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x216d61fa9a213d4270a1563a85c11e5a6d72e7eef7d43140842ecd9dfde03d25Block Operator
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