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 5303466 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 20971060 epoch_slot_no: 62260 block_no: 5303289 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 11875 time: 2021-02-05 15:02:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f32b45a7f6de5b572124d5868de62f1dfd8d7e122647e7ba7d4d13df139f44Block Operator
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