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 5311971 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 21143436 epoch_slot_no: 234636 block_no: 5311794 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 14338 time: 2021-02-07 14:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67095105ee18c53be4ee4088482ebc3d06660e6ba95194f094f4ff8d49c65e06Block Operator
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