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 5363942 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22192835 epoch_slot_no: 420035 block_no: 5363765 slot_leader_id: 5207599 size: 5026 time: 2021-02-19 18:25:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fe7138c4cf9c9015855828d05fd756b026f4be2292805837ea5d3e018be409Block Operator
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