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 5358734 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22088079 epoch_slot_no: 315279 block_no: 5358557 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 4705 time: 2021-02-18 13:19:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee10cdd71b66aca126462bf4902c99459956f5d7cb756c8794ece53a33fefa26Block Operator
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