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 5369660 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22308461 epoch_slot_no: 103661 block_no: 5369483 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 13865 time: 2021-02-21 02:32:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bfbca2a5eab7b6ceab5cfcf537e1144e5e84fdf8c7a5034fb15b167e0c6d13Block Operator
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