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 5359121 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22096095 epoch_slot_no: 323295 block_no: 5358944 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 3775 time: 2021-02-18 15:33:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24469798b7fd08d0d6e3905be379b7f56430af329fdfb5d8b6780219ddc20696Block Operator
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