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 5359608 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22106152 epoch_slot_no: 333352 block_no: 5359431 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 7843 time: 2021-02-18 18:20:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9f90895af0dd250139f6bc9529275e1ea013514513e5526e2c49b308f1c5fdBlock Operator
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