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 5307970 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 21062071 epoch_slot_no: 153271 block_no: 5307793 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 12220 time: 2021-02-06 16:19:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569ce6c9a0b404152e3d44d71cde654b5f1fddd03d88abc5af3506d13ea2098dBlock Operator
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