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 5354474 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22002634 epoch_slot_no: 229834 block_no: 5354297 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 6104 time: 2021-02-17 13:35:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x861da64167dab64fcd7bcdc1667124abd93bdeaa83f6d45eb6557b87e6095c48Block Operator
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