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 5356405 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22041620 epoch_slot_no: 268820 block_no: 5356228 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 6535 time: 2021-02-18 00:25:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1266daf874896d6fe665957c6783b03020b31637513bc8d1f255afe64bd7bc20Block Operator
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