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 5304872 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 20999516 epoch_slot_no: 90716 block_no: 5304695 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 2364 time: 2021-02-05 22:56:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ba9e4c60d2bbffeaef9b088ba8365c48b4fa300a1fe15a869e1ff3e53cc169Block Operator
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