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 5351832 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21949224 epoch_slot_no: 176424 block_no: 5351655 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 13458 time: 2021-02-16 22:45:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0dbc1a07ba0a65b5e4e913deebdfa9728f9a4abecf8e5b3a1f6ac5e5538834cBlock Operator
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