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 5362334 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22161631 epoch_slot_no: 388831 block_no: 5362157 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 7471 time: 2021-02-19 09:45:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacdf894afb4a5567df2735c5e883d2c7ac48335c69cf3884d42720525da197b5Block Operator
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