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 5285391 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20609843 epoch_slot_no: 133043 block_no: 5285214 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 4416 time: 2021-02-01 10:42:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x556cdb6695fef1e7693922f7f2e27fa14aafb85f69435b07c7240aaf30999856Block Operator
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