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 5354836 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22009282 epoch_slot_no: 236482 block_no: 5354659 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 4236 time: 2021-02-17 15:26:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5efb056391e7d99021514cd33341b949e9d5b62a57b383c0e1094e1012ac16Block Operator
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