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 5311183 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21128273 epoch_slot_no: 219473 block_no: 5311006 slot_leader_id: 5054966 size: 4645 time: 2021-02-07 10:42:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e5de3c2a2e505068e25b7a93db3fd4365424d15f252d9c675dc58d236af47bBlock Operator
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