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 5318391 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21274129 epoch_slot_no: 365329 block_no: 5318214 slot_leader_id: 5318391 size: 6081 time: 2021-02-09 03:13:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1845ebcae550f0233ab98c90e4268a3bc29cc7a2c1aa0e011087d5c923a34a2Block Operator
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