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 5314994 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21205325 epoch_slot_no: 296525 block_no: 5314817 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 2751 time: 2021-02-08 08:06:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06337360a23ffa7fa7971eec14f03aa7e909764043ccb77627167c3e1bd6896aBlock Operator
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