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 5368885 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 22293144 epoch_slot_no: 88344 block_no: 5368708 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 33068 time: 2021-02-20 22:17:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1bc330827f421c441c6c6d84c870ecf4c08bf154a2dfe5eee831786609e6efdBlock Operator
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