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 5339524 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21697937 epoch_slot_no: 357137 block_no: 5339347 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 1202 time: 2021-02-14 00:57:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5675281dbf7d87e967e6f68b6badd614e506182eb41d6036af2784890fcc11cBlock Operator
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