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 5299269 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20886424 epoch_slot_no: 409624 block_no: 5299092 slot_leader_id: 5299269 size: 4688 time: 2021-02-04 15:31:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x855ff77f5a80f8cde5316baa70da8679542d51048749e7947a490dbb968e8ffaBlock Operator
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