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 5362971 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22174078 epoch_slot_no: 401278 block_no: 5362794 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 1500 time: 2021-02-19 13:12:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c73a51dbbbf6a8fd35d1c3b34c549db0161df85d6ebca7378a3cbbac23958f5Block Operator
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