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 5364738 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22208763 epoch_slot_no: 3963 block_no: 5364561 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 4508 time: 2021-02-19 22:50:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f63dc0e4bf55eb349c4efab1c093e59612a5c037c08ee93e5b02109c662d0fBlock Operator
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