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 5333107 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21569862 epoch_slot_no: 229062 block_no: 5332930 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 1790 time: 2021-02-12 13:22:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24148af86f068002994fc9dedeeda0618ad29504f39c21ab974547b8b0cc7459Block Operator
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