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 5366109 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22236196 epoch_slot_no: 31396 block_no: 5365932 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 2604 time: 2021-02-20 06:28:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x839a1615af8c653f628ff8a535fe1dca9c704f933d8b66013f2f0414e773f4c3Block Operator
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