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 5304510 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 20992307 epoch_slot_no: 83507 block_no: 5304333 slot_leader_id: 5151482 size: 5761 time: 2021-02-05 20:56:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5307bd58d6b5eafed0e0546184a41cd92bb4d466116e9386ad68a5347d53a3Block Operator
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