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 5359778 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22109830 epoch_slot_no: 337030 block_no: 5359601 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 4738 time: 2021-02-18 19:22:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76183b61beccdb036d4a67a905d88f53e55b2433150da89d0f5cf708f71dbd25Block Operator
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