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 5321259 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 21331757 epoch_slot_no: 422957 block_no: 5321082 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 521 time: 2021-02-09 19:14:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ba34afd0e324c0565c0ab9eb671c5251d2835d2da72e94f0e24c954e2a9a5bBlock Operator
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