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 5342486 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 21757858 epoch_slot_no: 417058 block_no: 5342309 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 18525 time: 2021-02-14 17:35:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e748ade0262249cf4424f6246f3b8d8a9b4463809d99941a91643807ac463f0Block Operator
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