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 5316851 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21243515 epoch_slot_no: 334715 block_no: 5316674 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 4131 time: 2021-02-08 18:43:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0da7c18977d1a2a6959b6fd48709f234e518210ba760a0318e8528b42eb7385eBlock Operator
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