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 5326030 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 21428074 epoch_slot_no: 87274 block_no: 5325853 slot_leader_id: 5326030 size: 30032 time: 2021-02-10 21:59:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe800e27cf8bb8571e47f6fb5cc206bb371f8591d0bb4fe396560a4b5012fb0cBlock Operator
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