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 5310027 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21104435 epoch_slot_no: 195635 block_no: 5309850 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 7768 time: 2021-02-07 04:05:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45183db31ed52bd9479d570d422f89650623749497604e97449b30364aa24183Block Operator
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