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 5322161 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 21350600 epoch_slot_no: 9800 block_no: 5321984 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 27546 time: 2021-02-10 00:28:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6aded7321161ba01956903773c3e7c0fd2766c129df5b9ab9e0f8c75524b30Block Operator
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