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 5298223 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20866464 epoch_slot_no: 389664 block_no: 5298046 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 2489 time: 2021-02-04 09:59:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3d72bc2d67d5332df84594a8c5790ab345d631b9cf4b143d47b856c44bbce7bBlock Operator
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