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 5363367 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22181390 epoch_slot_no: 408590 block_no: 5363190 slot_leader_id: 5361874 size: 3402 time: 2021-02-19 15:14:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1e547354bff5de9a5bc4235d285da7aee53c5c3b76853da9dd61a2902bb9b8Block Operator
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