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 5352766 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21968003 epoch_slot_no: 195203 block_no: 5352589 slot_leader_id: 5322587 size: 5583 time: 2021-02-17 03:58:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa427295b23242e2b58593dd791e6f127f727cd47434041cb9402952937f158d2Block Operator
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