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 5324735 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 21402224 epoch_slot_no: 61424 block_no: 5324558 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 9640 time: 2021-02-10 14:48:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff8f0f069bf055e5a10e0b5cfe7bb5db7cc355be4cba45a1c7d41466dd547c5Block Operator
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