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 5322730 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21361576 epoch_slot_no: 20776 block_no: 5322553 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 972 time: 2021-02-10 03:31:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f417373f15cafe42e1a1ae4e4a170da2e724c4bc6f64a9a6bb29f4199eff227Block Operator
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