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 5338868 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21684709 epoch_slot_no: 343909 block_no: 5338691 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 3937 time: 2021-02-13 21:16:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c872c67e0c686b28379ca3c8d05031f897746768964135f956645a37c0f04cBlock Operator
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