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 5298031 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20863165 epoch_slot_no: 386365 block_no: 5297854 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 6136 time: 2021-02-04 09:04:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a7a1d2f5ca98fb7d6cc003ceab384900b149a52464f51fba6db484365dc174Block Operator
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