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 5317197 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 21250858 epoch_slot_no: 342058 block_no: 5317020 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 18277 time: 2021-02-08 20:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03d039e876b728d2914952b5b0b796647ee2cc5a7f8f1e010877a251c94b753aBlock Operator
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