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 5288368 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20670626 epoch_slot_no: 193826 block_no: 5288191 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 2649 time: 2021-02-02 03:35:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed46e12fc90b65ed233e3c8c38ed03b6d371f5c03b4267237b7996467e78b4ecBlock Operator
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