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 5356778 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22049568 epoch_slot_no: 276768 block_no: 5356601 slot_leader_id: 5356778 size: 1702 time: 2021-02-18 02:37:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53d2e076c80e1fe803146febffce948d0ae1a6bf9ef46af76cefe14c831d9837Block Operator
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