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 5316274 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 21231702 epoch_slot_no: 322902 block_no: 5316097 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 12569 time: 2021-02-08 15:26:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731b297699fcce82ede2b87047f301b13f256d7eae6809a0d07be6cb8a37e58dBlock Operator
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