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 5375465 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22427469 epoch_slot_no: 222669 block_no: 5375288 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 1946 time: 2021-02-22 11:36:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9b5d5ef401be2ade517df64cfe3848d59bf4e80915572b056c06830731aad50Block Operator
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