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 5369841 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22312407 epoch_slot_no: 107607 block_no: 5369664 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 7777 time: 2021-02-21 03:38:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632d249622f330b3431931bed286623e0b3655c5ffdd3cde566214f310d64d7eBlock Operator
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