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 5354473 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22002601 epoch_slot_no: 229801 block_no: 5354296 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 2890 time: 2021-02-17 13:34:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8765d905b98562caad86a42c0035bf40fecdaaefcd7afddc1042de72ab5ed8abBlock Operator
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