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 5322682 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21360511 epoch_slot_no: 19711 block_no: 5322505 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 6817 time: 2021-02-10 03:13:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc71abfd27dac778038d52265a0374f5162878aabd72969a0ad98455dbe45a3Block Operator
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