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 5356996 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22054337 epoch_slot_no: 281537 block_no: 5356819 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 7957 time: 2021-02-18 03:57:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ae764366fcbee243d066414d0a6df763246c6f4ef76ce523436d483f141ccaBlock Operator
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