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 5332919 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21565931 epoch_slot_no: 225131 block_no: 5332742 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 3185 time: 2021-02-12 12:17:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471e8734dc7f4c9d7ab37ab482f51ed74f321b30fdacfc7cd6df333d1a9174a1Block Operator
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