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 5310681 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 21117890 epoch_slot_no: 209090 block_no: 5310504 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 15807 time: 2021-02-07 07:49:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98fcf695dd297dd1052f65d87be7afe0f33e1f5ff5309765acd0b553a6d187caBlock Operator
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