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 5337150 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21651076 epoch_slot_no: 310276 block_no: 5336973 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 3974 time: 2021-02-13 11:56:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d7e3de549df04fdc279808669ee0e19dbae17961c04cb9ccb27388f40e0321Block Operator
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