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 5345638 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21821882 epoch_slot_no: 49082 block_no: 5345461 slot_leader_id: 4631209 size: 3560 time: 2021-02-15 11:22:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0e6fd57133ed615587ce5fa3ae7e0dcf169ecb04d7d2240069bd64ca78f15c2Block Operator
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