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 5338026 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21668096 epoch_slot_no: 327296 block_no: 5337849 slot_leader_id: 4769970 size: 2335 time: 2021-02-13 16:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff4b2ee93844a2bfb9e7a6cb8a7285d14b04c008a0b531fdc87f7f99d4254fe7Block Operator
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