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 5310787 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21120182 epoch_slot_no: 211382 block_no: 5310610 slot_leader_id: 4799897 size: 3235 time: 2021-02-07 08:27:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x845d39b9f82cc8fee34d5b87795b424e7891023e1c2e631695a0ffb643460a01Block Operator
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