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 5303829 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20978120 epoch_slot_no: 69320 block_no: 5303652 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 6059 time: 2021-02-05 17:00:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78bc0511e9b383c36dc0d4429d05552fdeb033cbaa4b5402ba75b7b92b7ebcfeBlock Operator
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