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 5362897 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22172760 epoch_slot_no: 399960 block_no: 5362720 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 7604 time: 2021-02-19 12:50:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fdf4df789f4fd9ae2e0994ef9eb9d0672aaa600baab5fa070143c4c9f6499a3Block Operator
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