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 5313956 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21183783 epoch_slot_no: 274983 block_no: 5313779 slot_leader_id: 5054966 size: 5953 time: 2021-02-08 02:07:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40015b53ccde5f7dde6d9690152aea18c4c6f4c25737ddee6022f38629abc7ffBlock Operator
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