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 5357320 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22060792 epoch_slot_no: 287992 block_no: 5357143 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 8434 time: 2021-02-18 05:44:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa72b9e21133703a1c99fdba1bda46e4eb6a089ef9b351d64d8faf3db2cc6f7a9Block Operator
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