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 5327313 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 21453281 epoch_slot_no: 112481 block_no: 5327136 slot_leader_id: 5086374 size: 6426 time: 2021-02-11 04:59:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3029796eb05fd331052f2daaad4bcc1fa1dd69531cf2b0071d1cd6684938b452Block Operator
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