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 5353490 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 21983065 epoch_slot_no: 210265 block_no: 5353313 slot_leader_id: 4938706 size: 2496 time: 2021-02-17 08:09:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa425783f6be40e6e5ba7c608aa8cf5e1e128fb4aa9355de42dff0364438e0410Block Operator
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