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 5340013 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21707761 epoch_slot_no: 366961 block_no: 5339836 slot_leader_id: 4585442 size: 6754 time: 2021-02-14 03:40:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3494d67ef8246c7642d9a2c82ec8c59c17ef7f03f8ecbe24f0ea78bc4bb7cfBlock Operator
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