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 5346344 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21836915 epoch_slot_no: 64115 block_no: 5346167 slot_leader_id: 5151421 size: 847 time: 2021-02-15 15:33:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d66d039f11793fb333a28e7b2dd14c08f34943a61fb39285479a3b40aa0b1bBlock Operator
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