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 5287579 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 20654196 epoch_slot_no: 177396 block_no: 5287402 slot_leader_id: 4621508 size: 7145 time: 2021-02-01 23:01:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd5bb56ac4eab364b7ee0d764ae7e7862f1b721a6c2d4dd3f5c0a04aaadaeca0Block Operator
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