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 5365024 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22214778 epoch_slot_no: 9978 block_no: 5364847 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 12799 time: 2021-02-20 00:31:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b3b0c2eb2ced7da907af258a4942eceb4737a16b58a0e772a6910556f149c0cBlock Operator
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