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 5360042 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22115197 epoch_slot_no: 342397 block_no: 5359865 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 12063 time: 2021-02-18 20:51:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x161ca08bc08245966ded9ef6fd2cb53b666645b7b8d9011dcf47d57b622f54f1Block Operator
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