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 5322409 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21355262 epoch_slot_no: 14462 block_no: 5322232 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 7142 time: 2021-02-10 01:45:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742e8b968e1de3c5c277b1e80f36ebc74e7d5ec33a3757eb6010091fe5159bb8Block Operator
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