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 5353977 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21992391 epoch_slot_no: 219591 block_no: 5353800 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 5739 time: 2021-02-17 10:44:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x327d2c3b6c3dd042a60f379b1cdaf92a8f5c3d52f49121cf884a3677ec2c98deBlock Operator
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