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 5366519 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22244045 epoch_slot_no: 39245 block_no: 5366342 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 6143 time: 2021-02-20 08:38:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f55d14fffae2fa43be5b4e610b9fd1e5d400c58939a6e01f1f7eae8e7e4ca2bBlock Operator
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