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 5326138 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 21430496 epoch_slot_no: 89696 block_no: 5325961 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 16593 time: 2021-02-10 22:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c991f90ae46aa0d5d19fe191e0440911c0d0d8f9690e1ac4bad206b28a91ba5Block Operator
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