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 5279684 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20494453 epoch_slot_no: 17653 block_no: 5279507 slot_leader_id: 5086771 size: 6262 time: 2021-01-31 02:39:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba7f35e824a6d4ca8823d46713cdf25d1400a482bf5fb9380d5c135115a8040Block Operator
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