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 5296374 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20830368 epoch_slot_no: 353568 block_no: 5296197 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 10559 time: 2021-02-03 23:57:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca16b544946a3b6de3ed4a511178de61ba189e8e9a39638c790aa472c77f627Block Operator
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