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 5340722 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21722697 epoch_slot_no: 381897 block_no: 5340545 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 3443 time: 2021-02-14 07:49:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41189e62dd0d556b6ebf9f9e0f3ce01ec47c42860ec9d9c0753f3393086e13e6Block Operator
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