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 5339585 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21699159 epoch_slot_no: 358359 block_no: 5339408 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1967 time: 2021-02-14 01:17:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9473c4f54b208c6d0f3424616e057c1887b9c13ff99a1a257bddc43c492cbcBlock Operator
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