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 5376357 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22445528 epoch_slot_no: 240728 block_no: 5376180 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 6985 time: 2021-02-22 16:36:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877b54e10d6e19f91e8ad05ddf111ec828f55f045d442c6ab501f74e8d285a0bBlock Operator
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