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 5304204 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 20986187 epoch_slot_no: 77387 block_no: 5304027 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 8158 time: 2021-02-05 19:14:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e8125885cc8526dd7d4b2c70c1cdd69d910a35ca944fb50a10127bcd2736f0Block Operator
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