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 5317684 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 21259924 epoch_slot_no: 351124 block_no: 5317507 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 6592 time: 2021-02-08 23:16:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33ccb2db451bd1570a5b8090d14ab440f2d3a142e06f0e02a89a7a3f28bbf04Block Operator
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