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 5302163 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20944289 epoch_slot_no: 35489 block_no: 5301986 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 3293 time: 2021-02-05 07:36:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b0ebfa1935d9db9fef3ad975f3d5dc6755cae13f94662a3057f14dd03b47a2cBlock Operator
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