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 5376628 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 22450509 epoch_slot_no: 245709 block_no: 5376451 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 13187 time: 2021-02-22 18:00:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd55e662198505a5fe85e50fb96738a56d3c8443f46d83d35771af9d329a0fcBlock Operator
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