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 5373330 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22383260 epoch_slot_no: 178460 block_no: 5373153 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 16569 time: 2021-02-21 23:19:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x748469ba22520602bf94687f4c7034f97e17cb352615176b617ce993296c1cc8Block Operator
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