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 5374369 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22405360 epoch_slot_no: 200560 block_no: 5374192 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 4141 time: 2021-02-22 05:27:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x019e54bb9a3a3ff4d3b6cc8de2ad1c40e5218cdc7535fbe6f6b88a388e616ca6Block Operator
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