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 5358999 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 22093851 epoch_slot_no: 321051 block_no: 5358822 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 13866 time: 2021-02-18 14:55:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18533e74e22fdbf2645cfe3946cd4dd9d0053338a4655b57cf38ecb423646dceBlock Operator
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