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 5355889 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22031085 epoch_slot_no: 258285 block_no: 5355712 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 5174 time: 2021-02-17 21:29:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d66863c7e8d46c66c89cb85a9f29a746038aeef19ab12a9cc1e14222f11084Block Operator
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