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 5340933 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21727089 epoch_slot_no: 386289 block_no: 5340756 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 2214 time: 2021-02-14 09:03:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5699c94542c5482ddba6788a12811e1bc07a7d329b3bd5fe39f626d6dbdbc2e1Block Operator
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