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 5347528 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21860386 epoch_slot_no: 87586 block_no: 5347351 slot_leader_id: 5255540 size: 5145 time: 2021-02-15 22:04:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88bc9fd018ef7ca18d16eef2cb2056bdf4b8ffe6db7602b5217280e368edb6ccBlock Operator
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