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 5281098 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20523017 epoch_slot_no: 46217 block_no: 5280921 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 4287 time: 2021-01-31 10:35:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30c823d0836231f2b2711206512989d8c2fbe8eeef06b8de7c7544263102df8Block Operator
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