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 5290486 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20713181 epoch_slot_no: 236381 block_no: 5290309 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 917 time: 2021-02-02 15:24:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d54b78822da949208d41fce59cf7f43bd57a0b1fcec431ec85f8179584554eBlock Operator
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