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 5326153 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 21430844 epoch_slot_no: 90044 block_no: 5325976 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 12794 time: 2021-02-10 22:45:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebf317a26663dc772d18d2e7aeb9f9db924db37b217c62b1acab8b2ad9c1f4dBlock Operator
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