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 5301158 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20924542 epoch_slot_no: 15742 block_no: 5300981 slot_leader_id: 4561905 size: 5760 time: 2021-02-05 02:07:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc434020d8ea8f47a9ec68db5db227c95c7f2dc4e7b6e87a43dcf7fab712d5a68Block Operator
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