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 5369620 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22307726 epoch_slot_no: 102926 block_no: 5369443 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 8393 time: 2021-02-21 02:20:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd055b5936253b045666b2723674aa8c1292ad9d4e3bec9e21eaa1f809124847cBlock Operator
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