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 5363764 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22189242 epoch_slot_no: 416442 block_no: 5363587 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 1501 time: 2021-02-19 17:25:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e9b4cf53384292fb28606699b094c07672738bd7e09c1c371be2558ad8c2738Block Operator
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