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 5321306 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21332666 epoch_slot_no: 423866 block_no: 5321129 slot_leader_id: 4799897 size: 950 time: 2021-02-09 19:29:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0525761316ef030332df36279082d097e9f6698cd8a9cb398cd984f41f514e99Block Operator
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