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 5312862 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21162001 epoch_slot_no: 253201 block_no: 5312685 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 3492 time: 2021-02-07 20:04:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffc3becb2cacaf6ed67312b9cb1272a794841dfed864e8fce027fc82de5c01bBlock Operator
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