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 5375554 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 22429396 epoch_slot_no: 224596 block_no: 5375377 slot_leader_id: 5191271 size: 18675 time: 2021-02-22 12:08:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a302f3382c8a01b30824992fcd2b8d672f9b34a44647c789da816ec945b6601Block Operator
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