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 5359273 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22099092 epoch_slot_no: 326292 block_no: 5359096 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 2570 time: 2021-02-18 16:23:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6c6f828b2031a06dd960af04a5279ef3561edbb74744680114403792ea0a4aBlock Operator
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