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 5318741 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21281970 epoch_slot_no: 373170 block_no: 5318564 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 711 time: 2021-02-09 05:24:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3e99cfb06ed84406757894f73d17b62f8d25712dae0d72352b9bd403bf322cBlock Operator
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