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 5326575 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 21438923 epoch_slot_no: 98123 block_no: 5326398 slot_leader_id: 5086876 size: 6677 time: 2021-02-11 01:00:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d53760187e651fac401fccb3f33876b108c991f039a72251329f4a42d1f89d2Block Operator
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