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 5282880 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 20559178 epoch_slot_no: 82378 block_no: 5282703 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 6745 time: 2021-01-31 20:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc64bd1322f1e5f514f431ef52f468bf4622d40d7c6e73431befe629d90b0e04dBlock Operator
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