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 5311057 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 21125697 epoch_slot_no: 216897 block_no: 5310880 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 23044 time: 2021-02-07 09:59:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52abadac3c08166e9d693cbf5e5925fe3aba5ce9fcc49f81b2c8869ca3c90a22Block Operator
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