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 5349147 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 21893193 epoch_slot_no: 120393 block_no: 5348970 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 5321 time: 2021-02-16 07:11:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640b268c0717c026dd363f6f50eece048d0ea3f6f75da84005e365b23f323044Block Operator
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