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 5296637 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20835746 epoch_slot_no: 358946 block_no: 5296460 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 6594 time: 2021-02-04 01:27:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996c15093d6e5376f73dbe4374163c667502f9d27ab2b196bd7fba212206411eBlock Operator
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