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 5365346 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22220889 epoch_slot_no: 16089 block_no: 5365169 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 4701 time: 2021-02-20 02:13:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68729e8af57323749b97af341fb3a4383f202bb6295cef25ee3d3887075f3afBlock Operator
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