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 5356494 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22043914 epoch_slot_no: 271114 block_no: 5356317 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 1445 time: 2021-02-18 01:03:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6487bc5a333953aa32a0d865605db7e5f9d66e920ab97820a72f20c2bb65ba04Block Operator
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