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 5366305 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22239889 epoch_slot_no: 35089 block_no: 5366128 slot_leader_id: 5350776 size: 3145 time: 2021-02-20 07:29:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeb55df0f6f5e8750189d15851e26a429b56d9425ed593c7ba0b9aa7008b2c4eBlock Operator
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