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 5354499 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22003029 epoch_slot_no: 230229 block_no: 5354322 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 2876 time: 2021-02-17 13:42:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf242e84b65ca9717ac6e09921950bcec47c3de84276f35b6a231e932185b1aBlock Operator
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