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 5284226 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20586156 epoch_slot_no: 109356 block_no: 5284049 slot_leader_id: 5270364 size: 2861 time: 2021-02-01 04:07:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ae363403850a7bcc3e94f9db5b10c6a8e1c39996850fa36205f42862e18effBlock Operator
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