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 5345162 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21812380 epoch_slot_no: 39580 block_no: 5344985 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 8070 time: 2021-02-15 08:44:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6298e3522d6fa350f94f542c0fd18bf943558c1c372e3eb5f24121c2db321efBlock Operator
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