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 5294416 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20791246 epoch_slot_no: 314446 block_no: 5294239 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 2121 time: 2021-02-03 13:05:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37a722949f0dfb533351c3d158cea0147b93e59b5c073b793d093c93b0b92e2Block Operator
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