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 5312289 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21149774 epoch_slot_no: 240974 block_no: 5312112 slot_leader_id: 4563423 size: 5607 time: 2021-02-07 16:41:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x148df471cb2877e6ef0df28f8edf941e940390717bff834ad704fa969b4b0a93Block Operator
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