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 5317809 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21262401 epoch_slot_no: 353601 block_no: 5317632 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 7998 time: 2021-02-08 23:58:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdef6c3dd0b70c45531f5eef9d773f0d4993bceb91d6e2b4274db8d875156e5e6Block Operator
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