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 5309012 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 21083698 epoch_slot_no: 174898 block_no: 5308835 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 13226 time: 2021-02-06 22:19:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x832c6b4dfbd484286fa8f67cbb8421217d971ea02655e6bbd7c30bab19f2c974Block Operator
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