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 5308618 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 21075234 epoch_slot_no: 166434 block_no: 5308441 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 20546 time: 2021-02-06 19:58:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b921cb9f7ae031c074025bdcbd69542796355d1d95b296f7936939fb8b494e2Block Operator
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