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 5367758 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22269233 epoch_slot_no: 64433 block_no: 5367581 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 1601 time: 2021-02-20 15:38:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x353a214603e5639d5e04a2ca138834d4f624bc1e2d21045070ba913e34484d2eBlock Operator
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