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 5325705 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21421924 epoch_slot_no: 81124 block_no: 5325528 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 4595 time: 2021-02-10 20:16:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabad40af7a5e6cade860aa2a89ba5abbd68966138b50a5ca5dd50bbe1b89beaBlock Operator
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