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 5330489 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 21517483 epoch_slot_no: 176683 block_no: 5330312 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 10365 time: 2021-02-11 22:49:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e2edf73e9f568f421427b97a5a1aa7b3175a76750ee40ef575ea20694fc13afBlock Operator
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