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 5374284 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22403517 epoch_slot_no: 198717 block_no: 5374107 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 6648 time: 2021-02-22 04:56:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c902652717fb9ff874cebed2efb59c45300a5d505fef7bcd0e29eded94033edBlock Operator
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