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 5351639 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 21944870 epoch_slot_no: 172070 block_no: 5351462 slot_leader_id: 5322587 size: 20168 time: 2021-02-16 21:32:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b0aa5a71ef533cd4a25577b714dca1f6baad0d47549e017d4f0451e4f97ee1Block Operator
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