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 5377205 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22461948 epoch_slot_no: 257148 block_no: 5377028 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 313 time: 2021-02-22 21:10:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4764b59be8527e8e7542f1d166a8769e5684b3a9f01d6974278b96d6695e009aBlock Operator
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