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 5302713 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 20955642 epoch_slot_no: 46842 block_no: 5302536 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 9991 time: 2021-02-05 10:45:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a9f36a559f838e58861840b85984f5ecc794ce4feb0b4a51a5c0bed459797aBlock Operator
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