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 5369662 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22308494 epoch_slot_no: 103694 block_no: 5369485 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 3148 time: 2021-02-21 02:33:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038885caadf5c4ca76f99e1e07833771ccbde0c9f2c13e09696a9c4ef061c639Block Operator
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