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 5312553 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 21155465 epoch_slot_no: 246665 block_no: 5312376 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 12465 time: 2021-02-07 18:15:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90ac7937a8d44e8657359f1622a30e535da46af1eb83d3228a677b258885e2caBlock Operator
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