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 5304985 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21002005 epoch_slot_no: 93205 block_no: 5304808 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 2825 time: 2021-02-05 23:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52697c0a57a8c252dd432022961742918aa7859dc84c6d7e2e0b9eea79dfcb77Block Operator
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