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 5356609 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22046064 epoch_slot_no: 273264 block_no: 5356432 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 3180 time: 2021-02-18 01:39:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe65dbf4cdadf2e586f3370c1edffcccdb2668658fc2d658f509682da6e34250cBlock Operator
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