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 5363897 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22191923 epoch_slot_no: 419123 block_no: 5363720 slot_leader_id: 4838540 size: 6030 time: 2021-02-19 18:10:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c264442ad9c5a4d1d9ebcee9e0a8b1fcf09c883deaa5e2b309fb72b1090a52Block Operator
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