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 5291660 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20736383 epoch_slot_no: 259583 block_no: 5291483 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 5479 time: 2021-02-02 21:51:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac019dd94600e18d5833d437615b1b5a0155a602adacd0fbd4306ee6267550aaBlock Operator
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