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 5318909 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21285419 epoch_slot_no: 376619 block_no: 5318732 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 12775 time: 2021-02-09 06:21:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a9804afbc0f3f293bf0fc3d7e13559d332d051b4f2258805db48950178da285Block Operator
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