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 5369113 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22297951 epoch_slot_no: 93151 block_no: 5368936 slot_leader_id: 4640685 size: 6281 time: 2021-02-20 23:37:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ad8205827eef432cc4d689b7f41aed461f7c521e1b34f3c17db48dd739e6438Block Operator
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