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 5343001 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 21768656 epoch_slot_no: 427856 block_no: 5342824 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 8339 time: 2021-02-14 20:35:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d2841cffbdda26a02e97fbd6a3cbcd52702f939610ae8e18575a6ddc62e4bbeBlock Operator
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