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 5298612 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20873889 epoch_slot_no: 397089 block_no: 5298435 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 1167 time: 2021-02-04 12:03:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c17f616f3987716bce4b70f312ac17c98b2f2fde71cb968a490e68b63e3c8bBlock Operator
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