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 5365711 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22228189 epoch_slot_no: 23389 block_no: 5365534 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 4088 time: 2021-02-20 04:14:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x546584f7447845bfeab9aa6952399e4a9337839340905d4d708eff2f911bb011Block Operator
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