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 5356142 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22036459 epoch_slot_no: 263659 block_no: 5355965 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 8400 time: 2021-02-17 22:59:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c34373a85702685af894497a1be7e60bd13c75b339dbe00115d599c75412d1Block Operator
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