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 5340090 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21709493 epoch_slot_no: 368693 block_no: 5339913 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 9184 time: 2021-02-14 04:09:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8865aaa453171fd21566e788a63c8be0c7c7f90ff5275e2c961e6de1f13bb18Block Operator
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