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 5376593 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22449811 epoch_slot_no: 245011 block_no: 5376416 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 2341 time: 2021-02-22 17:48:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4215111f34aa3d7b9ef4cd8851374042da8296f308f1f71a4aca0f4503aed9cdBlock Operator
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