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 5318264 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21271297 epoch_slot_no: 362497 block_no: 5318087 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 12838 time: 2021-02-09 02:26:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1b2af0c9565b6f5452697348e501acbc3d4416a8181517107cdced3bd3c883cBlock Operator
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