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 5341104 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 21730944 epoch_slot_no: 390144 block_no: 5340927 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 602 time: 2021-02-14 10:07:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f217aa9d760aba049fb5bda5c109ee6d3d291d53c3489bd975f97f749c57ebbBlock Operator
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