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 5368749 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22290060 epoch_slot_no: 85260 block_no: 5368572 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 3457 time: 2021-02-20 21:25:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3386c6b0cc3dcd58c757475b243cff9dfeb56ed0f2a15a84086f813e7c76466aBlock Operator
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