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 5342713 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 21762724 epoch_slot_no: 421924 block_no: 5342536 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 5185 time: 2021-02-14 18:56:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834773647816bb7ef08ab58252e9f81030e6a23f0cdddeebece2c5ecf90f4134Block Operator
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