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 5294870 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20800082 epoch_slot_no: 323282 block_no: 5294693 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 554 time: 2021-02-03 15:32:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf896002467d2df74e1bef089c8e6fea5fd9cd300f950039f7fde77bb74cd6392Block Operator
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