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 5293218 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20766892 epoch_slot_no: 290092 block_no: 5293041 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 1543 time: 2021-02-03 06:19:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7091aabf02bae9bb1868a01a3d91b30e211e28bf4aa671b138d02a67a52bd8feBlock Operator
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