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 5342109 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21750366 epoch_slot_no: 409566 block_no: 5341932 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 8277 time: 2021-02-14 15:30:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3897b35685aafad401099b7ecb7fa2c9f13171f1dbb06489edd8c7c4f30ef3c3Block Operator
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