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 5354462 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 22002414 epoch_slot_no: 229614 block_no: 5354285 slot_leader_id: 4766204 size: 15150 time: 2021-02-17 13:31:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4652f16c3ad76e5fc7554b4a4e01a6c7c3570157ba34087ed6d395c85409a19Block Operator
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