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 5326604 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 21439479 epoch_slot_no: 98679 block_no: 5326427 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 6969 time: 2021-02-11 01:09:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01a9a9a755e17baf5d31c0c8da1f045a91e2fc035cda6c2230c9417f5f5808cBlock Operator
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