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 5367127 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 22256155 epoch_slot_no: 51355 block_no: 5366950 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 10153 time: 2021-02-20 12:00:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa19c970fc103a9e3ccbef12795b887bdb0b4d8e4cfc4a76a46c7cabcf3393333Block Operator
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