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 5290147 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20706293 epoch_slot_no: 229493 block_no: 5289970 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 6726 time: 2021-02-02 13:29:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6414a6f245a6064d2bd7de6fc647561f3c0089a979e4efbcef724574bfa1c078Block Operator
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