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 5345495 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 21819112 epoch_slot_no: 46312 block_no: 5345318 slot_leader_id: 4938685 size: 9730 time: 2021-02-15 10:36:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1061280ad4ebdb6db69681f5754b4f6ed745b8682700d2a428ead5e952b9d8d8Block Operator
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