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 5323651 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21380513 epoch_slot_no: 39713 block_no: 5323474 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 2394 time: 2021-02-10 08:46:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f238ae76335600da9a4d40ab28dacbc21c8a64effc9eccd4896bf9bfcfed1ffBlock Operator
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