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 5294223 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20787556 epoch_slot_no: 310756 block_no: 5294046 slot_leader_id: 5294223 size: 1908 time: 2021-02-03 12:04:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d939fe6a661490c7859aaa3568ec014e9c5854168b0125f9b7c7777882b405Block Operator
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