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 5342148 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21751141 epoch_slot_no: 410341 block_no: 5341971 slot_leader_id: 4659694 size: 5224 time: 2021-02-14 15:43:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c69a0d915712cb5e46b0bdf847fc7220837568d70aa474af43ab05a39d6636eBlock Operator
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