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 5344272 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 21795125 epoch_slot_no: 22325 block_no: 5344095 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 8070 time: 2021-02-15 03:56:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a822d319670aa93668d89f777c05dcb310c77d8557b34d0a64d655ac73abb5Block Operator
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