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 5377636 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22469859 epoch_slot_no: 265059 block_no: 5377459 slot_leader_id: 4699712 size: 934 time: 2021-02-22 23:22:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620f21c6abb0ae009d04201a1307c7f904342d6cfe359282a53dad9684e98d1aBlock Operator
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