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 5336653 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21640756 epoch_slot_no: 299956 block_no: 5336476 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 4942 time: 2021-02-13 09:04:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0c8788b86c11e39976c40cb6652f789cf250bb5e12735e9468991669e29a3aBlock Operator
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