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 5289764 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20698686 epoch_slot_no: 221886 block_no: 5289587 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 6139 time: 2021-02-02 11:22:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87fc7eccfb550d6a5a6af9b70d3416836a5a173eea1ae1fcfa6466fb8a268d27Block Operator
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