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 5318272 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 21271527 epoch_slot_no: 362727 block_no: 5318095 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 21459 time: 2021-02-09 02:30:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bc27d6ed2c1326970b74d9dd5d566cf7b20cb2a98cc1777b3b7f082eeba6e3Block Operator
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