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 5343168 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21772156 epoch_slot_no: 431356 block_no: 5342991 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 8102 time: 2021-02-14 21:34:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x699e20d323af650e20f9c24fb527447e42b4cbd434d8bdaa29103ea9e75dbcbeBlock Operator
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