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 5336899 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 21645761 epoch_slot_no: 304961 block_no: 5336722 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 22847 time: 2021-02-13 10:27:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d2faf77596949164d1a9640e3a72d13d0e4395576cfde6814b9dd4292d1d81bBlock Operator
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