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 5330573 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 21518981 epoch_slot_no: 178181 block_no: 5330396 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 12269 time: 2021-02-11 23:14:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfee0d052aa4782234573bee38067732d0411e54b491688e74ca8e25025b2626dBlock Operator
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