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 5368473 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22285060 epoch_slot_no: 80260 block_no: 5368296 slot_leader_id: 5087787 size: 8661 time: 2021-02-20 20:02:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeaccf68663b8b3dd6a50504aa594a66572f6199f30f060e5ec1dc1a4fab9600Block Operator
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