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 5285831 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20619485 epoch_slot_no: 142685 block_no: 5285654 slot_leader_id: 4742467 size: 1547 time: 2021-02-01 13:22:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8118770ee47c962382f54bb4785b941a066ee92284626c5f8a6cc1dc28e170b7Block Operator
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