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 5308921 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 21081206 epoch_slot_no: 172406 block_no: 5308744 slot_leader_id: 5151482 size: 9068 time: 2021-02-06 21:38:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e295240d892b0527877d48cdb38f6acb8c41aa1a24fdc9a4c904dfc5d24638Block Operator
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