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 5342799 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 21764477 epoch_slot_no: 423677 block_no: 5342622 slot_leader_id: 5294845 size: 13822 time: 2021-02-14 19:26:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x178c7542df2676069918d668f3ce1671abffa69fa18b2f4ac711f5e6be37d278Block Operator
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