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 5362906 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22172970 epoch_slot_no: 400170 block_no: 5362729 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 10866 time: 2021-02-19 12:54:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85dbfc16ff3702450f043f271b5540b009a77c5c85f91df45a5d78cb43093ae7Block Operator
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