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 5309369 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21090606 epoch_slot_no: 181806 block_no: 5309192 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 7587 time: 2021-02-07 00:14:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0125a323e8f7281c96c8d9ab33abfeaa4bd02f64c337bd0eb9da96877368de95Block Operator
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