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 5366178 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22237619 epoch_slot_no: 32819 block_no: 5366001 slot_leader_id: 5087288 size: 5712 time: 2021-02-20 06:51:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa076c780b77fb8ac42779014f84193d46d4351525d5157baccb4f62b01c34bBlock Operator
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