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 5317405 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21254532 epoch_slot_no: 345732 block_no: 5317228 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 1108 time: 2021-02-08 21:47:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6000ed8b6699aab49a05612ac631501759451a9b67ef07b8672c9f780d8ad5f5Block Operator
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