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 5302796 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20957516 epoch_slot_no: 48716 block_no: 5302619 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 1985 time: 2021-02-05 11:16:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34f01ebdc77cf8ac4fed2dad0a3ac2cfe93d0de973207f9bb8735a69aa098400Block Operator
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