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 5327005 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21447221 epoch_slot_no: 106421 block_no: 5326828 slot_leader_id: 4758942 size: 4883 time: 2021-02-11 03:18:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7c8c08b4682bc7814db14f44284fdc3733f4eab22281a8b5da38197200f1f3bBlock Operator
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