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 5353362 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 21980419 epoch_slot_no: 207619 block_no: 5353185 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 11190 time: 2021-02-17 07:25:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc06ef83e9d5d51abd0965b41eba04084eefa2e043fb8d62d44383dddecbf75Block Operator
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