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 5345143 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21811979 epoch_slot_no: 39179 block_no: 5344966 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 1821 time: 2021-02-15 08:37:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9367818c05308ebbd4c926ef3cd9ed46093991b01e2c8b60c7b76ed8b3d92d01Block Operator
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