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 5328165 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 21470591 epoch_slot_no: 129791 block_no: 5327988 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 14417 time: 2021-02-11 09:48:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b4462ed8b7c6264fa1eb4b708e4884898977c03d436eddd4c19b0a2f17c1ae7Block Operator
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