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 5317475 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 21255956 epoch_slot_no: 347156 block_no: 5317298 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 11035 time: 2021-02-08 22:10:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd628687fb6866f156ffe4d11879e9c418f7e4c8d19238a24829c99bcdef1e88Block Operator
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