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 5356223 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22037819 epoch_slot_no: 265019 block_no: 5356046 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 8015 time: 2021-02-17 23:21:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b38e4280a498ce842a399d1c85ff4875a383967f448ba98a6b1336329b3a3a4Block Operator
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