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 5322688 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 21360678 epoch_slot_no: 19878 block_no: 5322511 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 24613 time: 2021-02-10 03:16:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de247e7a16aa4c5ae4d97c360ee87dec37b06d625a1be75cc59021cc630fc55Block Operator
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