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 5289161 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20686377 epoch_slot_no: 209577 block_no: 5288984 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 4034 time: 2021-02-02 07:57:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043d3853488ea0d1eca990a200cf5d3b4bed76e1d42f6d717b89b9ef618e0620Block Operator
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