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 5283442 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20570293 epoch_slot_no: 93493 block_no: 5283265 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 6003 time: 2021-01-31 23:43:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f8aa280da2affee7f293bb1ee7aa8c325f0a3cc767eb1cc07d11b9a3d97864aBlock Operator
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