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 5322488 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 21356789 epoch_slot_no: 15989 block_no: 5322311 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 14552 time: 2021-02-10 02:11:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98812af420446c1a8990f0d5723bfcaae08a3d90a5de6f5cf7ae7dc58692a880Block Operator
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