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 5320258 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 21312161 epoch_slot_no: 403361 block_no: 5320081 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 17440 time: 2021-02-09 13:47:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8c8b14fee97fa123575eaa45ce2557613b691721f7a25517bd29d6ab9afb03eBlock Operator
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