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 5306444 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21031608 epoch_slot_no: 122808 block_no: 5306267 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 7211 time: 2021-02-06 07:51:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaade37562aaf99fecf1dd299dec64796f649d9d8870548f911140f29ee81d480Block Operator
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