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 5307621 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21055115 epoch_slot_no: 146315 block_no: 5307444 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 7859 time: 2021-02-06 14:23:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191155c6d67d1f9f24b4a51883f1a726bb84bba6691f341ba1de0d5c7994e43dBlock Operator
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