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 5299345 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20887648 epoch_slot_no: 410848 block_no: 5299168 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 989 time: 2021-02-04 15:52:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05a47b6f6e1c029aaafbfb5050ea6bd7ecfda7322212ada044502b7db9a663ffBlock Operator
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