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 5359844 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22111258 epoch_slot_no: 338458 block_no: 5359667 slot_leader_id: 5086876 size: 2104 time: 2021-02-18 19:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c090315a8d1d95f58983ca97baeaee09fb04808f0c0ba085c37152fb0372a9dBlock Operator
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