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 5356048 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22034639 epoch_slot_no: 261839 block_no: 5355871 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 3110 time: 2021-02-17 22:28:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f662a7f908096dc395c129a66e2cee28674d9b31e5fd496f9a4f004ba479ccBlock Operator
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