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 5361879 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22152437 epoch_slot_no: 379637 block_no: 5361702 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 7885 time: 2021-02-19 07:12:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f3a8497e89e7f592103669b52aa744a92d1345a60f915d9647a3fb787807f0Block Operator
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