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 5355496 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22023298 epoch_slot_no: 250498 block_no: 5355319 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 11673 time: 2021-02-17 19:19:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc63c4c3c485c0e3ddce29dfa91573406f1d9f4ffb2f11cae5c77b48505c1f868Block Operator
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