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 5363573 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22185517 epoch_slot_no: 412717 block_no: 5363396 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 1846 time: 2021-02-19 16:23:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17d3fd71f20ddb484649ffbd52d90466869388ddecf8be12eab2a64e0d7abf4Block Operator
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