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 5324237 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 21392749 epoch_slot_no: 51949 block_no: 5324060 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 27958 time: 2021-02-10 12:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb13a796a23b363b9b0602e0f55ebe741ae9a9c5871f7d11b8bf7bd1090105bBlock Operator
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