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 5351555 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21943299 epoch_slot_no: 170499 block_no: 5351378 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 3686 time: 2021-02-16 21:06:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352ec48b6d516e4b768e77ad1f11a35a988d311699a5941396eec077a5b9212fBlock Operator
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