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 5288909 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 20681782 epoch_slot_no: 204982 block_no: 5288732 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 4315 time: 2021-02-02 06:41:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6985443a153b2719df506f364713da9408737b707327c284dd5d468eddbede78Block Operator
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