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 5342651 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21761567 epoch_slot_no: 420767 block_no: 5342474 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 8159 time: 2021-02-14 18:37:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aedca2413d72e1db2a336676621e5f8b52bd3ed9846f60dfc804f0f61eb25acBlock Operator
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