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 5347253 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 21854892 epoch_slot_no: 82092 block_no: 5347076 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 9878 time: 2021-02-15 20:33:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d25a012b658f3a968302649555e181cdc0a06945b9c6f5cc36754474a8301aBlock Operator
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