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 5376354 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22445445 epoch_slot_no: 240645 block_no: 5376177 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 2859 time: 2021-02-22 16:35:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8ab45ff63df9163abd733d699a4b0100b6253ae4958a03c61416b22c10bbb6Block Operator
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