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 5326459 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 21436863 epoch_slot_no: 96063 block_no: 5326282 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 14641 time: 2021-02-11 00:25:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdecded13b5e6c2626d263777f098b5eca9d8481b22057a7326d1be9d8ffe93f6Block Operator
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