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 5327621 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21459764 epoch_slot_no: 118964 block_no: 5327444 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 13625 time: 2021-02-11 06:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e74eb6a699d8c6efec914c0be00c9fe15de83b14e9d0f27bfa291ec886f1d7bBlock Operator
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