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 5331914 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21545446 epoch_slot_no: 204646 block_no: 5331737 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 7519 time: 2021-02-12 06:35:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e40c0b1d744b306eaec6f0c6b64daa3c3e37cd6bcde893ea87ffcc0110208cBlock Operator
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