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 5346607 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21842328 epoch_slot_no: 69528 block_no: 5346430 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 1487 time: 2021-02-15 17:03:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d92d98f1970334415fa2986675870ab311d7a3b45929d4e1f19b0a5f70f6dffBlock Operator
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