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 5365883 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22231560 epoch_slot_no: 26760 block_no: 5365706 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 1881 time: 2021-02-20 05:10:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77918544b909b7f8de499474e965c2688cb0aced82e2aa8de62eed0890b5d85eBlock Operator
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