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 5321451 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21335573 epoch_slot_no: 426773 block_no: 5321274 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 1006 time: 2021-02-09 20:17:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd072b78c0c15db882d888d6c9df937b34d74dbd50ff2e8663f808dd7b1da79Block Operator
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