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 5336241 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21633096 epoch_slot_no: 292296 block_no: 5336064 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 5511 time: 2021-02-13 06:56:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9580920e2ca127516ee4a56fc7b2af2acaaad3d9bb2a38af1846c8213e4bb8Block Operator
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