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 5342421 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21756559 epoch_slot_no: 415759 block_no: 5342244 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 5969 time: 2021-02-14 17:14:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb06800831d6d558eec88e69d9c5bea5864b63b183a7a7e6bc19b8808ee150eaBlock Operator
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