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 5287566 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 20653928 epoch_slot_no: 177128 block_no: 5287389 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 4739 time: 2021-02-01 22:56:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e39bc7c31e10a2524dc671ee3a0772a034d94e6a347cca8b65c05238719758Block Operator
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