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 5343606 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21781401 epoch_slot_no: 8601 block_no: 5343429 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 5003 time: 2021-02-15 00:08:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ec038dd27cb8dee0486498e700c80e71756b24eb3d788c9c70138170710f39aBlock Operator
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