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 5309086 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 21085061 epoch_slot_no: 176261 block_no: 5308909 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 12696 time: 2021-02-06 22:42:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39e8769130c00a2cc4c8a4615b9cc99d18bc9816f023c0365569ef9b17fc7f3dBlock Operator
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