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 5376872 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22454991 epoch_slot_no: 250191 block_no: 5376695 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 6348 time: 2021-02-22 19:14:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0286bd44f2168e7bf7857c7e4fdc19ea945ea5bf2fdd8c81e942a3b398eca3efBlock Operator
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