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 5358256 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 22078680 epoch_slot_no: 305880 block_no: 5358079 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 10914 time: 2021-02-18 10:42:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc6b376712fc6bb151a7b11df750cc43a84b7a4aed54af9b42dd914244b7c385Block Operator
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