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 5359397 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22101651 epoch_slot_no: 328851 block_no: 5359220 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 13126 time: 2021-02-18 17:05:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3255186c8ee379655167d82ba9291c3ebb9a7d2be4f6338fd7af653d575ffa0aBlock Operator
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