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 5280258 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20506110 epoch_slot_no: 29310 block_no: 5280081 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 6870 time: 2021-01-31 05:53:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64648e6751a8c05c33bfb1279009af88d5cf95f6c0c1e4351269810148e1e524Block Operator
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