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 5359246 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22098660 epoch_slot_no: 325860 block_no: 5359069 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 3667 time: 2021-02-18 16:15:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e582c53a3875570ddc6d1b925add51ab2a9013398b8b1c0ab3dfca7217c2e5Block Operator
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