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 5301930 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 20940021 epoch_slot_no: 31221 block_no: 5301753 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 10291 time: 2021-02-05 06:25:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede8c6b684b0c64f6e8b1c198fc65582baab6864ebce198a6f3e03c3f0b6a0fcBlock Operator
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