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 5357324 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22060841 epoch_slot_no: 288041 block_no: 5357147 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 3931 time: 2021-02-18 05:45:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83f55c6813b9b8eca8f692ec666220f0ae45524eff3427fa69d9ee4e541f15bcBlock Operator
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