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 5357963 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22072910 epoch_slot_no: 300110 block_no: 5357786 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 9082 time: 2021-02-18 09:06:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b135b171c2e46d8a010d8a3e6d5c0d3709dec1d2878cef6861935cc904bc0f1Block Operator
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