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 5306677 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 21036223 epoch_slot_no: 127423 block_no: 5306500 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 7036 time: 2021-02-06 09:08:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6538da333f339c98c1875f4e57a8e1fcb1da2498502f2f5c218eece8d3c50c6Block Operator
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