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 5324643 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21400526 epoch_slot_no: 59726 block_no: 5324466 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 2523 time: 2021-02-10 14:20:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb966b1f2a6d6cd9a3b3b9e01fce2f639e3e2deaa5d2c56ab7c2871f8fd2b8fc1Block Operator
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