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 5361230 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22139156 epoch_slot_no: 366356 block_no: 5361053 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 4761 time: 2021-02-19 03:30:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64da2879f9c1625534ea4a1ceea9ea6aeb18a40ccd90415267458c3105df7c0cBlock Operator
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