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 5369523 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 22305544 epoch_slot_no: 100744 block_no: 5369346 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 14481 time: 2021-02-21 01:43:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e4dbf6ae7f3713ac19b77554bb5a4ab8508f5199ea1f201110b35c227ee26cBlock Operator
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