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 5321088 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21328176 epoch_slot_no: 419376 block_no: 5320911 slot_leader_id: 4607886 size: 2770 time: 2021-02-09 18:14:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc259f740f71b4d75da9724ae9c899fba064efc33e16a5a2c672f4f32614825a4Block Operator
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