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 5313898 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21182580 epoch_slot_no: 273780 block_no: 5313721 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 5953 time: 2021-02-08 01:47:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb1d71bfb1314e40db63af4900d75f0e9ac9d18f00f96f552c8fae5bf28a20a4Block Operator
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