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 5356173 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22037001 epoch_slot_no: 264201 block_no: 5355996 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 2068 time: 2021-02-17 23:08:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd19a9013f734bf31ea88ea92331a2a5f00eab584aae704c2024de12ec6bb302Block Operator
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