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 5356257 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22038606 epoch_slot_no: 265806 block_no: 5356080 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 5106 time: 2021-02-17 23:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5409b0bf62cdd10ba0746b60a280211715ad492a97283ed360ae06984aedc550Block Operator
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