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 5301345 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20928264 epoch_slot_no: 19464 block_no: 5301168 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 4397 time: 2021-02-05 03:09:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaca7523f292a208ba3a6d2e5e8ab7b19790e7247813f561d6f1b7e5efa1bdf1Block Operator
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