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 5339920 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 21706100 epoch_slot_no: 365300 block_no: 5339743 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 13631 time: 2021-02-14 03:13:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02846d4875350eb9175e2bc7b4541042d0b65e31ec7b72f43989426f3a24578fBlock Operator
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