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 5294597 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20794772 epoch_slot_no: 317972 block_no: 5294420 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 1498 time: 2021-02-03 14:04:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x332fc25bc520dbc0d1b94304be605243cf258d949d4376fa8c7b409779902ae5Block Operator
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