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 5337293 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 21654393 epoch_slot_no: 313593 block_no: 5337116 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 20515 time: 2021-02-13 12:51:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60329af98cf1390642433bfe5db7e4116c6793c61198ce5ce271eda36e491a46Block Operator
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