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 5329661 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21500557 epoch_slot_no: 159757 block_no: 5329484 slot_leader_id: 5322587 size: 8181 time: 2021-02-11 18:07:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43653a67da0599e731cb5d35152184aa18aff8216137104ecbccd53cb893017Block Operator
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