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 5356815 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22050313 epoch_slot_no: 277513 block_no: 5356638 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 4233 time: 2021-02-18 02:50:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee13eda2d38fa70927f82fc1a38987d24a859be2aa1e2f13262317474180056Block Operator
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