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 5365388 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 22221728 epoch_slot_no: 16928 block_no: 5365211 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 25789 time: 2021-02-20 02:26:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd048ea1bad0e85c86281a3c7b9d8239358846c96f450e8eaf231db1cafc881a9Block Operator
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