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 5304363 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 20989369 epoch_slot_no: 80569 block_no: 5304186 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 9236 time: 2021-02-05 20:07:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba68befa18c0de83414484038dbcdbdae4ebb6c64db21afa340dda58bb996cf0Block Operator
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