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 5316472 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21235796 epoch_slot_no: 326996 block_no: 5316295 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 4640 time: 2021-02-08 16:34:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x032ea233fda9d0ce9b9504c5e9e8a67be87f49c1a6572f55dd45303a946b7c3aBlock Operator
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