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 5340284 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21714041 epoch_slot_no: 373241 block_no: 5340107 slot_leader_id: 5150596 size: 2485 time: 2021-02-14 05:25:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a0df6ea2a456ecca8420b62c338558a022a95b239efdaf018cb9fbf3453ba7bBlock Operator
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