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 5360986 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22134045 epoch_slot_no: 361245 block_no: 5360809 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 5279 time: 2021-02-19 02:05:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ede0d254661b87b6e887a6908c568b94bc2a1a879a79e98ba95e71dbe5f528Block Operator
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