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 5293974 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 20782631 epoch_slot_no: 305831 block_no: 5293797 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 4585 time: 2021-02-03 10:42:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8240ced1094246f334582404a4444022a891e4d4cc9f49d6d9d30b7419619d4Block Operator
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