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 5289303 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20689249 epoch_slot_no: 212449 block_no: 5289126 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 4448 time: 2021-02-02 08:45:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6685c273dc181f3d852cbba09ed5cdfdf0d1e1b99ecabdc1dba6f55c2ce47ea0Block Operator
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