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 5346597 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21842171 epoch_slot_no: 69371 block_no: 5346420 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 9584 time: 2021-02-15 17:01:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5a0d83ee6b5e5dc6447607755ef195db4daa45cca562bf72823d94ffbaaca8Block Operator
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