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 5372255 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22361121 epoch_slot_no: 156321 block_no: 5372078 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 5745 time: 2021-02-21 17:10:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa0fa1d39d322262270fea1b76502f21013e8930dcc33f4c5797cf75cc0544bBlock Operator
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