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 5364702 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 22208040 epoch_slot_no: 3240 block_no: 5364525 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 10173 time: 2021-02-19 22:38:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435cc282e81629c40170f065135ebc84bd199d9ac9dc44e5a856bfe46b039966Block Operator
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