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 5289117 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20685580 epoch_slot_no: 208780 block_no: 5288940 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 2701 time: 2021-02-02 07:44:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1133b824aceb9d4aba24f13bad6f96fedc3124dfb8184dd0da295dd435255adBlock Operator
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