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 5338058 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21668792 epoch_slot_no: 327992 block_no: 5337881 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 8104 time: 2021-02-13 16:51:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635ce6b08184e62693b45b9918a983efaa76f2812acb6f5218972f5300482270Block Operator
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