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 5282261 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20546749 epoch_slot_no: 69949 block_no: 5282084 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 4655 time: 2021-01-31 17:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb89ee3f2cbbf752065b45ce8e78cb9a412f9544e00a9ab2fb974444c7f28c60fBlock Operator
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