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 5357365 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22061558 epoch_slot_no: 288758 block_no: 5357188 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 2977 time: 2021-02-18 05:57:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3659de20f5b017634fdae7b89bed5a3561cd58ac5d21be1c556381aad9118c96Block Operator
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