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 5362762 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22169874 epoch_slot_no: 397074 block_no: 5362585 slot_leader_id: 5087541 size: 5262 time: 2021-02-19 12:02:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a0dc8db2c3759831d37d58fe0a6b63191e4a7e5cec5c93542f8b307ba887e0Block Operator
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