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 5349342 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21897325 epoch_slot_no: 124525 block_no: 5349165 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 8738 time: 2021-02-16 08:20:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3db71558228cd0b776e2bcf9a58f58c5b8eb9689937fc007a5fb3a513eed4b1Block Operator
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