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 5376372 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22445752 epoch_slot_no: 240952 block_no: 5376195 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 5685 time: 2021-02-22 16:40:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0968f7210f071e6179826c4f9ffc4f218b94843bffd39d68d1cbd97afba8bdfdBlock Operator
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