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 5358339 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22080295 epoch_slot_no: 307495 block_no: 5358162 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 7709 time: 2021-02-18 11:09:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d16f0897d3ea3a1adb8da83e3ede0469e1600987fd7240f10312e406eff56dcBlock Operator
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