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 5331074 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 21528862 epoch_slot_no: 188062 block_no: 5330897 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 15125 time: 2021-02-12 01:59:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381cadb60b7cb65f4931850a21518fe17d00b5a69c955b6f8a26831be1428f9dBlock Operator
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