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 5315166 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21209066 epoch_slot_no: 300266 block_no: 5314989 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 5751 time: 2021-02-08 09:09:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be46e221521e7ffa3cb16c3df1c49e85d1f01b8dc1ff527ed97b9e866005b64Block Operator
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