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 5348143 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21872949 epoch_slot_no: 100149 block_no: 5347966 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 591 time: 2021-02-16 01:34:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad9b29e89a98d3d714c6c81bee31956835a2375ee56ed28292577ebeeadf767Block Operator
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