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 5377168 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22461365 epoch_slot_no: 256565 block_no: 5376991 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 3398 time: 2021-02-22 21:00:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cebcc5a74e48f45d6a50a051a0ef067727d22ac72f0fe94cfb077e2a42f841bBlock Operator
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