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 5365090 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 22215777 epoch_slot_no: 10977 block_no: 5364913 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 10516 time: 2021-02-20 00:47:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3acb432cff3caf2247aab3948fdbd734437d2d1560e26536773a2afe6274d78eBlock Operator
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