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 5376676 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22451423 epoch_slot_no: 246623 block_no: 5376499 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 11554 time: 2021-02-22 18:15:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4d6da5d6c5fea3f3530190c99dfcecc358370f7fcff073fa2987298c4c71aaBlock Operator
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