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 5364824 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 22210675 epoch_slot_no: 5875 block_no: 5364647 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 17608 time: 2021-02-19 23:22:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1166dff86ae3e3d378d6d731b9f36f01de08bfa951c7d1f6a97e1e7e932064bBlock Operator
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