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 5355845 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22030015 epoch_slot_no: 257215 block_no: 5355668 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 13647 time: 2021-02-17 21:11:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8264888b78350163e26965a23fc9da71e6d8d81cdae771e038c6ace22e86937eBlock Operator
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