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 5364010 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22194159 epoch_slot_no: 421359 block_no: 5363833 slot_leader_id: 5358807 size: 9126 time: 2021-02-19 18:47:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f2511cf209aced05256a3160752ae4fd1d5c5f4b5dbe8fa84325cb6eaaebd2Block Operator
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