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 5363533 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22184854 epoch_slot_no: 412054 block_no: 5363356 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 2238 time: 2021-02-19 16:12:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1328dfa988b3adda796397ef0800e83da38d5f9d74b70d128fb72e94ac3334Block Operator
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