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 5287044 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20643097 epoch_slot_no: 166297 block_no: 5286867 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 8078 time: 2021-02-01 19:56:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x490e26cf0e9de2f4077cd34d53069e569ac6264e3150fd2103a8405f5fc861afBlock Operator
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