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 5358125 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22076147 epoch_slot_no: 303347 block_no: 5357948 slot_leader_id: 5358125 size: 5491 time: 2021-02-18 10:00:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d5a281d82bba6e7f85947c165bceec3bbf371db2eff3f1021e892bcfe326a1aBlock Operator
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