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 5351436 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21940954 epoch_slot_no: 168154 block_no: 5351259 slot_leader_id: 5351436 size: 7997 time: 2021-02-16 20:27:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619e900f68956041f5e3e476520555e3afe57913d758121206dc9876083728cfBlock Operator
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