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 5319200 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21291417 epoch_slot_no: 382617 block_no: 5319023 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 6776 time: 2021-02-09 08:01:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6d480b35744b6236d4558ebe29eb90d6e5c35f9cb1c212c97b2aa78bdb2fafBlock Operator
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