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 5345636 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21821857 epoch_slot_no: 49057 block_no: 5345459 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 7789 time: 2021-02-15 11:22:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c81c42be9025d89e3338d6b58dd3f4115c655b49883f10ff594ce766cad3a60Block Operator
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