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 5367000 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22253515 epoch_slot_no: 48715 block_no: 5366823 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 1317 time: 2021-02-20 11:16:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x189c5e633abc04b38a72bed54a2e1f8836ca4aa2fbac29718659c2782e34be43Block Operator
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