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 5376283 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22444117 epoch_slot_no: 239317 block_no: 5376106 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 4965 time: 2021-02-22 16:13:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b96fba2ceb1710c0d7275691bc125c7a5dd62d2c1e84196078db545b794df1Block Operator
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