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 5283118 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20564047 epoch_slot_no: 87247 block_no: 5282941 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 2426 time: 2021-01-31 21:58:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594fa6a5e1258487d3c3b22ed0b00b8ef86c7e223bd8d51f80a6d7816b288d25Block Operator
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