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 5286268 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20627948 epoch_slot_no: 151148 block_no: 5286091 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 7943 time: 2021-02-01 15:43:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3513efa8aa01d9d8348e9a16dad19cdb136bc2f8e7b3464484336653da059a9Block Operator
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