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 5285411 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20610244 epoch_slot_no: 133444 block_no: 5285234 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 1948 time: 2021-02-01 10:48:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x080324f3c9a16c779a81cd8522888e160ac35ffe4e578b4bb9203d0e855cefbeBlock Operator
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