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 5354906 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22010704 epoch_slot_no: 237904 block_no: 5354729 slot_leader_id: 4799897 size: 6491 time: 2021-02-17 15:49:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a896313794465781ef5de834dac2a6c67a329039729053fe98d76306f5bd5fBlock Operator
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