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 5324700 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21401621 epoch_slot_no: 60821 block_no: 5324523 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 4083 time: 2021-02-10 14:38:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f91a3ea1a552b150863a9e2b4f60be60d0eee7ba6a44fc708a3e5f0e88f57a9Block Operator
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