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 5300614 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20913623 epoch_slot_no: 4823 block_no: 5300437 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 1126 time: 2021-02-04 23:05:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ffab315f4e9e0160565271bfef3665b4309db94209e6a5259a789c608eb1f2aBlock Operator
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