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 5319176 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21290889 epoch_slot_no: 382089 block_no: 5318999 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 1408 time: 2021-02-09 07:53:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee8e91f8ccc2f5f433c09558974b2870c3bfb7faa88fc500fd1c5bdbe38075aBlock Operator
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