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 5363817 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22190330 epoch_slot_no: 417530 block_no: 5363640 slot_leader_id: 5227588 size: 8931 time: 2021-02-19 17:43:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cc187a1152e057fa5a5b36f36f10125a49281d7e78181420db27abfd52bf0aBlock Operator
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