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 5348500 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21879926 epoch_slot_no: 107126 block_no: 5348323 slot_leader_id: 5291763 size: 6391 time: 2021-02-16 03:30:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb309b30ba8cb0acc10e33999f189dac37cf8d23368f257c2c6f4b07d203f2bd7Block Operator
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