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 5286620 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20634982 epoch_slot_no: 158182 block_no: 5286443 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 2564 time: 2021-02-01 17:41:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620b26766ddc6f5121a817533a9a03b78302a3b36c5c086484e2983ad59f6bd3Block Operator
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