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 5327644 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21460238 epoch_slot_no: 119438 block_no: 5327467 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1552 time: 2021-02-11 06:55:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe675c276e6e04b54e8a9f161502e6ec470f4f8cef0fedfed0abb5f83a03cd64dBlock Operator
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