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 5356285 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22039299 epoch_slot_no: 266499 block_no: 5356108 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 4587 time: 2021-02-17 23:46:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09913cb9027cd25f6b4a3f00cacc66650e7bf60c5432397a036cd80e6f0577dfBlock Operator
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