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 5363462 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 22183414 epoch_slot_no: 410614 block_no: 5363285 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 14598 time: 2021-02-19 15:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798757810de205ea925b84aa3fc73d94c560803883234c2b2fbd629c481745c2Block Operator
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