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 5298158 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20865338 epoch_slot_no: 388538 block_no: 5297981 slot_leader_id: 5151421 size: 1485 time: 2021-02-04 09:40:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996e1ac72d8d50d8b53453dbeb871504222be069901e1a931f943f1f904b59f4Block Operator
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