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 5311175 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21128148 epoch_slot_no: 219348 block_no: 5310998 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 2294 time: 2021-02-07 10:40:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67066462fd18e3800bc54ab4d3bfaffb5d5cd0544157745f55cf283f39fc10eBlock Operator
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