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 5373443 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22385686 epoch_slot_no: 180886 block_no: 5373266 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 1241 time: 2021-02-21 23:59:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4950dd04e4cc1cbbba86f55ae4e20077fb5d892e66a72060ffb4b93cf8c2d1e3Block Operator
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