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 5366677 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22247259 epoch_slot_no: 42459 block_no: 5366500 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 12132 time: 2021-02-20 09:32:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb980f816867d26ad529690cc249f40d2a1f22666b74bea78f41ec8da6a2ca5c6Block Operator
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