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 5311018 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21124774 epoch_slot_no: 215974 block_no: 5310841 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 6683 time: 2021-02-07 09:44:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37105e7abba281be1b1215bb30148e66b84f1bb713a95841acc4ab17ca9cbb78Block Operator
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