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 5305673 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21015482 epoch_slot_no: 106682 block_no: 5305496 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 10366 time: 2021-02-06 03:22:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46a65caca618365ccb852636cb6b24fe5559c58c8def26f8bb354b2cf0091829Block Operator
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