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 5369389 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22302895 epoch_slot_no: 98095 block_no: 5369212 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 4687 time: 2021-02-21 00:59:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ebd3e626153f0baf6e240dd96dd497a00875111b86396c2acb901dda052b4bBlock Operator
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