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 5315693 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21220032 epoch_slot_no: 311232 block_no: 5315516 slot_leader_id: 4930526 size: 10602 time: 2021-02-08 12:12:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76226341724e6301aa58844e0864c1e99d27033668de2de2f0924a1c0fbf003cBlock Operator
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