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 5311582 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21136151 epoch_slot_no: 227351 block_no: 5311405 slot_leader_id: 4561905 size: 690 time: 2021-02-07 12:54:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87e1c4d59d6fec4a5e4a5e8d96b6c1931fc0e9b668ff5e4ef5935c81a64920ecBlock Operator
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