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 5299580 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20892405 epoch_slot_no: 415605 block_no: 5299403 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 2950 time: 2021-02-04 17:11:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2480523e02252dca479878e452a24be6e9f7f432e5544fc7c6e027941eff8e87Block Operator
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