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 5313098 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21166973 epoch_slot_no: 258173 block_no: 5312921 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 2512 time: 2021-02-07 21:27:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b5d1eecaa9a680a9375093b0556ec446510290ab1064db2bc3e76fc5b52b47Block Operator
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