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 5304908 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21000428 epoch_slot_no: 91628 block_no: 5304731 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 7661 time: 2021-02-05 23:11:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc970709a6850248b156195ae1c9e42e66eafebca89f1d9e96a0b7a213e241a38Block Operator
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