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 5377057 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22458955 epoch_slot_no: 254155 block_no: 5376880 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 6385 time: 2021-02-22 20:20:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa39be42cf5ca26e8fa705eff13175ff72bff5d6dea8d7e6d58a925fd13945793Block Operator
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