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 5317247 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21251699 epoch_slot_no: 342899 block_no: 5317070 slot_leader_id: 4938854 size: 7017 time: 2021-02-08 20:59:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62668086a837c4720c4a897df94d82bdb422c120ab2a34af1d0e96c19df4b08eBlock Operator
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