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 5311287 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21130457 epoch_slot_no: 221657 block_no: 5311110 slot_leader_id: 5023482 size: 4857 time: 2021-02-07 11:19:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b54ea4249bdc6b56519a243892aafe749f0e3e28d160b6101c81b6b3302788Block Operator
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