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 5309694 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21097810 epoch_slot_no: 189010 block_no: 5309517 slot_leader_id: 4938854 size: 3466 time: 2021-02-07 02:15:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70230321b111c6aba6e6246d6d3a52013c310582bf05cf5c79a1967cc41204aBlock Operator
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