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 5377698 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22471032 epoch_slot_no: 266232 block_no: 5377521 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 5020 time: 2021-02-22 23:42:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x592abb4e05f7001317516c047a572676e577f1b7dcd12b3c1030396bf8bf4eb2Block Operator
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