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 5329676 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21500814 epoch_slot_no: 160014 block_no: 5329499 slot_leader_id: 4792215 size: 3992 time: 2021-02-11 18:11:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc3ad2a068d2df8beaea2fca4e8d06b01cb8c8f1e5b95106f2aa8f82fe3268cBlock Operator
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