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 5314725 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21199841 epoch_slot_no: 291041 block_no: 5314548 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 5369 time: 2021-02-08 06:35:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e024ad377f68fa8d9b9233465be001aa448415b75b80a4b6808b03ba94aea35Block Operator
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