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 5318942 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21285971 epoch_slot_no: 377171 block_no: 5318765 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 12029 time: 2021-02-09 06:31:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15cb9f4ba4f21c1aeb45e407d314619945f6839fa45fabbd07363f4a58b5cb6eBlock Operator
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