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 5347458 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21858967 epoch_slot_no: 86167 block_no: 5347281 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 5120 time: 2021-02-15 21:40:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e30801880e31800f88a61280ab0d3654a95b039a6167a27762d8cd8ed735515Block Operator
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