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 5356976 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22053904 epoch_slot_no: 281104 block_no: 5356799 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 3454 time: 2021-02-18 03:49:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2465ce14cb0f5c0aa902360f19ee307330d4f7d9f7350ff0949978d6f7c1ee4bBlock Operator
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