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 5300996 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 20921043 epoch_slot_no: 12243 block_no: 5300819 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 10207 time: 2021-02-05 01:08:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe65f668234550f70fe85e53396e1937a7a80e6269d6a1c3c9b98ae5fb62283fBlock Operator
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