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 5375869 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22435621 epoch_slot_no: 230821 block_no: 5375692 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 12361 time: 2021-02-22 13:51:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f0fdc1e6768ebefc2ee07c09defc756a22e4a9e9bec253d7c1d91528f22e4fBlock Operator
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