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 5368285 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 22280659 epoch_slot_no: 75859 block_no: 5368108 slot_leader_id: 5064666 size: 24305 time: 2021-02-20 18:49:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x692b9cb696c94a92aad3418c83cdb4d81cd40aa0f88fc69fcbeea7dd50d29f94Block Operator
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