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 5376261 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22443497 epoch_slot_no: 238697 block_no: 5376084 slot_leader_id: 5086879 size: 4163 time: 2021-02-22 16:03:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442a3c69abe500acfa4b060ff89662136578fd64ef5a7f5382750dca633049f8Block Operator
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