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 5309060 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21084614 epoch_slot_no: 175814 block_no: 5308883 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 1094 time: 2021-02-06 22:35:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7181f9f6ee7bd536f85b6930eabf143d3c021c848c3de8db181ddadfa368b123Block Operator
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