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 5343176 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21772336 epoch_slot_no: 431536 block_no: 5342999 slot_leader_id: 5049886 size: 2514 time: 2021-02-14 21:37:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f5f489dd4c0bcddd4909f90edae9fb4f5bdaf8b823c558faaa8dab40efd9c8Block Operator
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