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 5295171 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20806174 epoch_slot_no: 329374 block_no: 5294994 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 9333 time: 2021-02-03 17:14:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3bd744d2fbb0ce6e30cf8fd197b45537026e847acec6cc7092f7253e3c0142Block Operator
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