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 5364864 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 22211549 epoch_slot_no: 6749 block_no: 5364687 slot_leader_id: 5364864 size: 14866 time: 2021-02-19 23:37:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfcbf9b26be0cdf35479bf54e208b2e55669f13697f6a949e15be551b9dfc4b3Block Operator
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