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 5348727 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21884631 epoch_slot_no: 111831 block_no: 5348550 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 1247 time: 2021-02-16 04:48:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2e7ffc90f902e92179823c4e8b4559e0b37d853194327ba8c6227e74afde80Block Operator
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