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 5306384 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21030314 epoch_slot_no: 121514 block_no: 5306207 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 5817 time: 2021-02-06 07:30:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0b5f7c0f1d55d6ad0543fb41e0847069b5c6fc3dd962994ecd464a1c3c12cd6Block Operator
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