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 5327283 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21452788 epoch_slot_no: 111988 block_no: 5327106 slot_leader_id: 4706313 size: 5099 time: 2021-02-11 04:51:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85cd71658d73700135a950a2522e0fc8d0a6cc876f811f3429f29862e9019d3Block Operator
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