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 5294286 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20788773 epoch_slot_no: 311973 block_no: 5294109 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 9158 time: 2021-02-03 12:24:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6213681954303db0b43e78f16ee84941bfe9e12bff79aabfc457acd9e35d51fdBlock Operator
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