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 5315054 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21206488 epoch_slot_no: 297688 block_no: 5314877 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 4593 time: 2021-02-08 08:26:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2df97557d89857720ef8d58d208b694b11b80837876f505b8469f44fb96a73e4Block Operator
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