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 5340959 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21727600 epoch_slot_no: 386800 block_no: 5340782 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 3206 time: 2021-02-14 09:11:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d58a243e9b17af2dbbee87a79f0774a27eb65114c6f101c6d0220de476c091Block Operator
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