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 5311836 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21140838 epoch_slot_no: 232038 block_no: 5311659 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 4254 time: 2021-02-07 14:12:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9add1b97c906f91789a7b58ab2168679e615474410cd9e7068225d05bca2ee9Block Operator
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