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 5324063 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 21389062 epoch_slot_no: 48262 block_no: 5323886 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 11654 time: 2021-02-10 11:09:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd672e0f8874402b12b10d43d1c5fb6f64da40b37545923d2b3b3a8980ea90b84Block Operator
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