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 5369550 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22306245 epoch_slot_no: 101445 block_no: 5369373 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 7364 time: 2021-02-21 01:55:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f8859423046ecef9d33ac3a95c30a005652c4fc586112f9d897c1c231ef3851Block Operator
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