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 5358915 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22092315 epoch_slot_no: 319515 block_no: 5358738 slot_leader_id: 5087834 size: 7123 time: 2021-02-18 14:30:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b400f48fc15562268b8c57b301637db594b0d9fdf11039c57e92fcd1948195Block Operator
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