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 5290045 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20704184 epoch_slot_no: 227384 block_no: 5289868 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 5356 time: 2021-02-02 12:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x995b31f7cd15c9339d55503272ce809eb416aa43078adb9a7e21e8e13f01a9dcBlock Operator
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