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 5294218 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20787455 epoch_slot_no: 310655 block_no: 5294041 slot_leader_id: 4561905 size: 6286 time: 2021-02-03 12:02:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79c6227b017532d14ac6a8b5b48cc708819f0b56ec89fa3c24e4ba9d44a69a9Block Operator
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