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 5309198 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21087514 epoch_slot_no: 178714 block_no: 5309021 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 7268 time: 2021-02-06 23:23:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa781770c17b3b12593cdd901d690d56c44124e405bc0f3d811e1fdc297d5f91bBlock Operator
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