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 5376522 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22448349 epoch_slot_no: 243549 block_no: 5376345 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 8483 time: 2021-02-22 17:24:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fa697dba11fdb38b45be85dc5951e2e8cc0347449b4cf66d002364dde7aaf0Block Operator
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