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 5314495 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21194652 epoch_slot_no: 285852 block_no: 5314318 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 2944 time: 2021-02-08 05:09:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0f9ebe4e3e7aeea10519cd96e1adcce9002ee782a1c5060bd869fe1816028c0Block Operator
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