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 5373829 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22394071 epoch_slot_no: 189271 block_no: 5373652 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 1048 time: 2021-02-22 02:19:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99080300c19e81b972674dafa6ed3ebdc06e1c5d69dfc68457a66da21855535dBlock Operator
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