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 5295927 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20821535 epoch_slot_no: 344735 block_no: 5295750 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 2864 time: 2021-02-03 21:30:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d3d493d85b53437aee870a53de1b23125b554bd603b4779ab2ae96a7f132207Block Operator
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