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 5296037 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20823690 epoch_slot_no: 346890 block_no: 5295860 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 1610 time: 2021-02-03 22:06:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedb4324ac2caf3bc564f79e36060cdc47bb5bda9f4e89432c2417b210706916cBlock Operator
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