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 5347439 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21858509 epoch_slot_no: 85709 block_no: 5347262 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 4359 time: 2021-02-15 21:33:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56644104c63b044609aed2ab3e1c40757aceb41001943157c084db44e316164bBlock Operator
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