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 5289929 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20702021 epoch_slot_no: 225221 block_no: 5289752 slot_leader_id: 5003307 size: 2246 time: 2021-02-02 12:18:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9327a0c1628be07f5c1b888e36ed52dc4c5c8c5093936894775b5b7bb5b94f3eBlock Operator
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