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 5291140 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20726242 epoch_slot_no: 249442 block_no: 5290963 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 7210 time: 2021-02-02 19:02:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f9a639a06e42b221ad92dc56f15c393bac9e9bb00bf43a92fbf4588281b300Block Operator
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