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 5357537 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 22064778 epoch_slot_no: 291978 block_no: 5357360 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 8413 time: 2021-02-18 06:51:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55488849a6bbf7829b36181fd23a0fefa37dbdbdf294f50964074da19f7396a5Block Operator
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