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 5326576 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 21438944 epoch_slot_no: 98144 block_no: 5326399 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 8462 time: 2021-02-11 01:00:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744fe39f1389def52324095cf3b1a72057b4a28769158eafb3e6f21fa1f21e06Block Operator
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