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 5353283 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 21978519 epoch_slot_no: 205719 block_no: 5353106 slot_leader_id: 5095399 size: 2793 time: 2021-02-17 06:53:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf580548ff5fc289b187bc30f5abf08e0f288261741df33a4b6b1ba16e7b66ebBlock Operator
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