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 5334145 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 21591472 epoch_slot_no: 250672 block_no: 5333968 slot_leader_id: 5322587 size: 19441 time: 2021-02-12 19:22:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40d408ef491669024600fb094efa956c88c5fb03ff31bdb58fcaaff26757d6bcBlock Operator
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