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 5314740 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21200153 epoch_slot_no: 291353 block_no: 5314563 slot_leader_id: 5284621 size: 5205 time: 2021-02-08 06:40:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b10b1bb81316e27a8ebd2f1a9a5caec11fc8d5177de90d72551fafb3ef7b7b3Block Operator
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