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 5368441 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 22284260 epoch_slot_no: 79460 block_no: 5368264 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 19548 time: 2021-02-20 19:49:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa536f4cfd7d0685b5d284eaf232903a54c7948dcc2ab506518e1bd628789fcBlock Operator
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