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 5281571 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 20532626 epoch_slot_no: 55826 block_no: 5281394 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 9874 time: 2021-01-31 13:15:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03ee63334436e2bf50847aafb456d05d43c9e85ba04c3f361fe23f828ff8b5dBlock Operator
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