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 5373380 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22384391 epoch_slot_no: 179591 block_no: 5373203 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 5367 time: 2021-02-21 23:38:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bdda3b3250927b57e0a4d3d8fe43af8e6e1f4f1e3f0fa989ded515770b2f401Block Operator
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