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 5329456 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21496324 epoch_slot_no: 155524 block_no: 5329279 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 2600 time: 2021-02-11 16:56:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf001179dd519e9b8a4dc0317f2509ac22292cff9288178b7296bba83f84f99f2Block Operator
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