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 5337934 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21666238 epoch_slot_no: 325438 block_no: 5337757 slot_leader_id: 5060241 size: 10491 time: 2021-02-13 16:08:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f577ba815f84a3d94fd8208831eb2dce6b7e7cd93ca21ef5837bd5bcfa1d5bBlock Operator
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