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 5293725 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20777530 epoch_slot_no: 300730 block_no: 5293548 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 4395 time: 2021-02-03 09:17:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b139d901ca77b6a8e4c18739ce0c778af6f6e4f9bc5f87b635d61e61299e9a5Block Operator
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