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 5282300 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20547578 epoch_slot_no: 70778 block_no: 5282123 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 3144 time: 2021-01-31 17:24:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaef81fc02677541ae64359869a98ca36be88e08521bf2583dbff0b424c22661dBlock Operator
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