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 5316174 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21229646 epoch_slot_no: 320846 block_no: 5315997 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 3676 time: 2021-02-08 14:52:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc48924a95cbcd1ddad282c6b69a36d18b26a83299c34ec62acef13fca0b73d2Block Operator
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