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 5334451 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 21597664 epoch_slot_no: 256864 block_no: 5334274 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7425 time: 2021-02-12 21:05:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e809a95a54a408fd8caf5d4930bc399f09bb6c750cc0fc505de9e2bf73772f1Block Operator
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