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 5349395 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 21898532 epoch_slot_no: 125732 block_no: 5349218 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 1530 time: 2021-02-16 08:40:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d19907baa6821bbe5ad828564795078a1186aaa1072697365ddc0beac70c24Block Operator
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