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 5327124 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21449727 epoch_slot_no: 108927 block_no: 5326947 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 11995 time: 2021-02-11 04:00:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b27772561526e0aca79d76c79c0563e46b6fc975ba221c1d13b6e4d2ab130eBlock Operator
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