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 5367188 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 22257371 epoch_slot_no: 52571 block_no: 5367011 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 6026 time: 2021-02-20 12:21:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f943fea7c3fef70cfc73ea237e570e5ffd2ea63d1ee41cc190f923400ff1007Block Operator
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