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 5360688 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22128090 epoch_slot_no: 355290 block_no: 5360511 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 759 time: 2021-02-19 00:26:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf38b30b73e22c8f4b17861e851b509765c28a86802beffd885d2218a8f7a4caBlock Operator
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