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 5313308 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21171394 epoch_slot_no: 262594 block_no: 5313131 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 7397 time: 2021-02-07 22:41:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73949108def6541320bab6d3ce910aef7c99d95d8139c60b3110dc4873d1fecdBlock Operator
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