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 5302680 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20954920 epoch_slot_no: 46120 block_no: 5302503 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 6517 time: 2021-02-05 10:33:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dabee9ea0cf346ab7e201466e0ec65a5d3e8bf1f01349adcb971638b7d81530Block Operator
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