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 5300071 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20902588 epoch_slot_no: 425788 block_no: 5299894 slot_leader_id: 4743610 size: 4176 time: 2021-02-04 20:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4865a1b11371a91c70d0750e60e0e2d8b9d004e759669452dfa3bd2c9b8a334Block Operator
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