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 5344158 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21793003 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 5343981 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 9091 time: 2021-02-15 03:21:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6016d384e8e91b87918bfc5d3758714e6d7d7511e27eecb0a0e899c5d573bca7Block Operator
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