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 5298952 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20880285 epoch_slot_no: 403485 block_no: 5298775 slot_leader_id: 4618033 size: 14719 time: 2021-02-04 13:49:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b5daf2a511b821db65b77a75535602d4a70d58a92143b30e08974a6220b526Block Operator
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