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 5310349 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21110873 epoch_slot_no: 202073 block_no: 5310172 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 3004 time: 2021-02-07 05:52:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcfe46dbb6486bca9c7fd539ffe92ed167335c64c5166285501981b9327eb63cBlock Operator
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