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 5369871 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22313211 epoch_slot_no: 108411 block_no: 5369694 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 2552 time: 2021-02-21 03:51:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7b1175c33720760c9417f5f243ce078a4cbcfae1ee80c3ae6abcbe8fbc1e16Block Operator
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