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 5296717 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20837278 epoch_slot_no: 360478 block_no: 5296540 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 6043 time: 2021-02-04 01:52:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94223e863cd0b133ad07736d755d310582954e5644d61513ae74e1bac9cc3d1eBlock Operator
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