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 5369271 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22300742 epoch_slot_no: 95942 block_no: 5369094 slot_leader_id: 5015212 size: 19421 time: 2021-02-21 00:23:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53ae65acb56626f596ef28e8a70104ad2cab5ee84d34a328a5890e3f93873f08Block Operator
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