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 5363591 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22185929 epoch_slot_no: 413129 block_no: 5363414 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 16041 time: 2021-02-19 16:30:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24dd635599c774f1883924a8e86d994f43977a0bd98f82fc4c8a4fec3d5c6ce7Block Operator
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