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 5344133 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 21792577 epoch_slot_no: 19777 block_no: 5343956 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 11412 time: 2021-02-15 03:14:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9decffac35a08eef1941cb96302fb25a1b0cc92c040a65954eb0721641a25d3dBlock Operator
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