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 5347930 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21868131 epoch_slot_no: 95331 block_no: 5347753 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 6634 time: 2021-02-16 00:13:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c433bfef4a838b1dd1567368247fb3a9be9c13d92df9bfdc6c6652e30165a55Block Operator
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