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 5364752 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 22209146 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 5364575 slot_leader_id: 5251814 size: 42337 time: 2021-02-19 22:57:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe0fe72ff5836cf4008ec39f515af5751c3ab8879377f9d261b71088e273e75Block Operator
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