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 5342793 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21764289 epoch_slot_no: 423489 block_no: 5342616 slot_leader_id: 5087193 size: 1329 time: 2021-02-14 19:23:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413c3311ba9bd7201b4dc69085ff0a2b3fca8595c929932bb21a301abf56478bBlock Operator
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