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 5314632 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21197747 epoch_slot_no: 288947 block_no: 5314455 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1314 time: 2021-02-08 06:00:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4fd199200f458cefb94a4ce92953313325688ec328fda479f8690b41479eb2bBlock Operator
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