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 5353996 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21992684 epoch_slot_no: 219884 block_no: 5353819 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 10370 time: 2021-02-17 10:49:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3b369eebf3cd0b1fdd77f7c2f6ae4c86dfd53bb1893f30910d640a8b67487eBlock Operator
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