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 5344535 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21800017 epoch_slot_no: 27217 block_no: 5344358 slot_leader_id: 4610057 size: 4889 time: 2021-02-15 05:18:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb175d3aa7b125aeacb888c0d5d75a08ac242e72ab1bf3277a1f7f68c691ec904Block Operator
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