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 5377058 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22458977 epoch_slot_no: 254177 block_no: 5376881 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 6760 time: 2021-02-22 20:21:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89eab736deefc208e668f4040a1a405f3de7f2e0427012aafc60853f686c1552Block Operator
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