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 5287684 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20656351 epoch_slot_no: 179551 block_no: 5287507 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 2658 time: 2021-02-01 23:37:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1076f9f594b1e84b0cad9fcfa8e5b3423b90e90b1aa711a6f7c58f6dae712de1Block Operator
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