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 5333666 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21581481 epoch_slot_no: 240681 block_no: 5333489 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 4700 time: 2021-02-12 16:36:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55fcb465b569d6794221899ddb33b0590a0ee3f37d0f80e13fa47d3bc9241e0Block Operator
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