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 5328493 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21477124 epoch_slot_no: 136324 block_no: 5328316 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 18995 time: 2021-02-11 11:36:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccfa815726980580be55ab8417caef87e7efdc4efda7056b7b148878ffea3364Block Operator
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