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 5282626 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 20554253 epoch_slot_no: 77453 block_no: 5282449 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 3746 time: 2021-01-31 19:15:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf705857606b47a3cb7d5c5f6e9bef17bce3e7100c78f485cd82b018353bda01bBlock Operator
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