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 5289607 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 20695201 epoch_slot_no: 218401 block_no: 5289430 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 18627 time: 2021-02-02 10:24:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeeb6d97e71cb76c711257ea0f697bb8d67fb75201a758dcbbc374a3c9709b2dBlock Operator
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