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 5287751 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20657613 epoch_slot_no: 180813 block_no: 5287574 slot_leader_id: 4673432 size: 6454 time: 2021-02-01 23:58:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ea79c5d9b614f0e7f561ec1add4b06c2d846409168bef9a086ca591b5cb5c0Block Operator
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