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 5377757 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22472229 epoch_slot_no: 267429 block_no: 5377580 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 2177 time: 2021-02-23 00:02:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaac6ef8fcb157587f1b9663d8809f6b4762eecd6e9d7523da518fa02b13303bBlock Operator
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