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 5281558 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20532369 epoch_slot_no: 55569 block_no: 5281381 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 2763 time: 2021-01-31 13:11:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3aa096431e0e848176b36988d4f5ef6567ab4f0a50e11a8b0fa934e53c2b38bBlock Operator
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