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 5305488 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 21011970 epoch_slot_no: 103170 block_no: 5305311 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 6130 time: 2021-02-06 02:24:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc9218219960c5e1abfa00af7b5a654562f7e076b6757a214a7a039e6325aeaBlock Operator
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