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 5348104 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21872046 epoch_slot_no: 99246 block_no: 5347927 slot_leader_id: 5279875 size: 4576 time: 2021-02-16 01:18:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd667cbcd5412c837b052d447825c67a2e5e5a9f2d8be8c64cbfdb856484cd730Block Operator
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