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 5354157 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21996085 epoch_slot_no: 223285 block_no: 5353980 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 5512 time: 2021-02-17 11:46:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1d1514b4a34632db7e115e47c9013b4f6c9d45b942fc038506259839660729bBlock Operator
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