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 5314352 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21191697 epoch_slot_no: 282897 block_no: 5314175 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 3368 time: 2021-02-08 04:19:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1d6b16088463f06cbfb257d547056e5c2b8708fa0812d4af4b94b00b71dbaa8Block Operator
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