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 5329057 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 21488606 epoch_slot_no: 147806 block_no: 5328880 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 1156 time: 2021-02-11 14:48:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b216bf62c0c7e309d00c37e185dbfda8da9dd70557f076d1132cc3976dfc73aBlock Operator
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