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 5374450 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22406966 epoch_slot_no: 202166 block_no: 5374273 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 19343 time: 2021-02-22 05:54:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85def226e514136d679f059a0e9e1cfe07dc6bb5fed6ce5da80f75c482539b05Block Operator
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