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 5305350 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21009223 epoch_slot_no: 100423 block_no: 5305173 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 4718 time: 2021-02-06 01:38:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92bdc4a61b7c8f177823ffe54b33d1e88bbe746026c3f9439d0d2a1f29541c96Block Operator
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