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 5367984 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 22273915 epoch_slot_no: 69115 block_no: 5367807 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 25322 time: 2021-02-20 16:56:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cdf917102059d99e6a4569cf298d493c47d6a71a4634f003360394252521decBlock Operator
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