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 5372055 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22357127 epoch_slot_no: 152327 block_no: 5371878 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 51239 time: 2021-02-21 16:03:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb644eef5d4fbb773a032ca6c4adf4ac1f5b9b42a4610649cc91821249aac1f2eBlock Operator
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