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 5346346 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21836958 epoch_slot_no: 64158 block_no: 5346169 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 4961 time: 2021-02-15 15:34:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef2b3aff110c5ae6c34baa17fc97f9cd24a1d247031d490dca5def950c71911Block Operator
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