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 5308248 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 21067851 epoch_slot_no: 159051 block_no: 5308071 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 16435 time: 2021-02-06 17:55:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1eaa1b2ae09ba2473592ab2ef958b1dfd596341f7e390f57d91a62dcf454789Block Operator
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