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 5323959 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 21387097 epoch_slot_no: 46297 block_no: 5323782 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 9012 time: 2021-02-10 10:36:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca74e8f605acf5e50e87ce5fcbe1a1d6a013ff60cac8863d7e09f528ecc65daBlock Operator
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