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 5359131 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22096291 epoch_slot_no: 323491 block_no: 5358954 slot_leader_id: 5087193 size: 2699 time: 2021-02-18 15:36:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a63edc9ce584e1c98065f1f4cb055e7ba2d84348852875789c0168c42460be5Block Operator
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