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 5370698 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22329951 epoch_slot_no: 125151 block_no: 5370521 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 3102 time: 2021-02-21 08:30:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada08bb753f2ec6279ba3c7aefd9c5bf915aa56218a92a7a46580b3d3f3e9b92Block Operator
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